Exploring Aggression and Altruism in Psychology

The video explores the Robber's Cave Experiment, conducted by Muzafer Sherif, which demonstrated how conflict arises from competition and negative prejudices. It highlights the power of shared goals in resolving conflicts. The video also delves into the psychology of aggression, its biological and environmental roots, and the concept of altruism, including factors that influence helping behavior. It discusses social exchange theory, the bystander effect, and social traps, emphasizing the balance between self-interest and cooperation.

What year did the Robber's Cave Experiment take place?

• 1964

• 1954

• 1974

• 1984

Who was the lead researcher of the Robber's Cave Experiment?

• Stanley Milgram

• Philip Zimbardo

• B.F. Skinner

• Muzafer Sherif

What theory did Muzafer Sherif aim to test with the Robber's Cave Experiment?

• Social Identity Theory

• Realistic Conflict Theory

• Operant Conditioning

• Classical Conditioning

What was the key to resolving conflict in the Robber's Cave Experiment?

• Introducing shared goals

• Punishing aggressive behavior

• Allowing natural resolution

• Separating the groups further

What was the primary cause of aggression according to the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis?

• Losing a game

• Being blocked from a goal

• Being ignored

• Being insulted

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing aggression?

• Cultural factors

• Genetic influences

• Seasonal changes

• Biochemical influences

What phenomenon explains why people are less likely to help in the presence of others?

• Social loafing

• Bystander effect

• Group polarization

• Social facilitation

According to social exchange theory, why do people help others?

• Because of peer pressure

• Out of moral obligation

• To maximize personal rewards

• To follow legal requirements

What is the 'norm of reciprocity'?

• A rule that states we should help those who help us

• A belief that everyone deserves help

• A law requiring people to assist others in need

• A cultural practice of exchanging gifts

What is a 'social trap'?

• A situation where individuals act against their own long-term interest

• A trap used in psychological experiments

• A social event that is difficult to leave

• A technique used to catch social animals