Social Psych-video 4

What is the core of pro-social behavior?

• Antisocial behavior

• Altruism

• Selfishness

• Competitiveness

What does the social exchange theory suggest?

• People help others based on emotional attachment

• Helping others is based on a cost-benefit analysis

• Social interactions are irrelevant to helping behavior

• Altruism does not exist

What does the social responsibility norm suggest?

• We should help others only if they have helped us before

• We should help others when they need us, without expecting anything in return

• We should help others expecting something in return

• We should not help others as it encourages dependency

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

• Social responsibility norm

• Reciprocity norm

• Bystander effect

• Social exchange theory

What is the significance of the Kitty Genovese case in social psychology?

• It illustrates the impact of social exchange theory

• It demonstrates the effects of the bystander effect and diffusion of responsibility

• It highlights the importance of the reciprocity norm

• It underscores the role of altruism in society

Which theory suggests people help relatives to ensure the survival of their genes?

• Social exchange theory

• Empathy-altruism hypothesis

• Evolutionary theory

• Reciprocity norm

What role does the 'feel-good, do-good' phenomenon play in pro-social behavior?

• It implies that only those who feel bad help others

• It suggests people are more likely to help others when they are in a good mood

• It indicates that mood has no effect on helping behavior

• It suggests people are more likely to help others when they are in a bad mood

What is the matching hypothesis in the context of attraction?

• People tend to form relationships with those who are similar in physical attractiveness

• Physical attractiveness is irrelevant in long-term relationships

• People are attracted to those who are geographically closer

• Attraction is solely based on personality similarity

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, what is consummate love composed of?

• Intimacy and commitment only

• Intimacy, passion, and commitment

• Passion and commitment only

• Intimacy and passion only

How does proximity influence attraction?

• It has no effect on attraction

• It decreases the likelihood of forming relationships

• It is a powerful predictor of friendship and romantic relationships

• It only affects short-term relationships