Research Methods in Prosocial Behavior

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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the key conclusion of the Levine et al. (2001) study?
Helping behavior is solely determined by genetics
Economic productivity is negatively correlated with helping behavior
The presence of police officers increases prosocial behavior
All cultures exhibit the same level of helping behavior
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary aim of research on prosocial behavior?
To determine the best ways to punish non-helpful individuals
To understand why people help others and the factors that influence helping behavior
To prove that personality traits are the only reason people help
To measure the intelligence of individuals who engage in prosocial behavior
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main limitation of using self-report surveys in prosocial behavior research?
They are too expensive to conduct
Participants may not answer truthfully due to social desirability bias
They lack statistical validity
They do not collect any useful data
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can researchers improve the validity of studies on prosocial behavior?
Increase the sample size and diversity
Ensure participants know the hypothesis
Avoid debriefing participants
Limit replication of studies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an extraneous variable in a field experiment?
Weather conditions
The independent variable
The researcher's hypothesis
The dependent variable
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What ethical concern is most relevant to field experiments in prosocial behavior research?
Lack of informed consent
Participants may be forced to help
The results cannot be analyzed
There are no ethical concerns
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a strategy to increase reliability in research on prosocial behavior?
Reducing sample size
Standardizing procedures and using multiple researchers
Avoiding replication of studies
Using only one data collection method
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