Levine et al (2005) Quiz

What is the main focus of Social Identity Theory in this topic?

• Explaining cognitive behavior

• Explaining aggressive behavior

• Explaining prosocial behavior

• Explaining emotional behavior

Why is the study of helping behavior important?

• To understand reactions in emergency situations

• To discourage group behavior

• To study individual behavior

• To promote selfish behavior

What is the key component of Social Identity Theory related to group identification?

• Social categorization theory

• Social comparison theory

• Social influence theory

• Social learning theory

In Levine et al's study, which confederates were most likely to receive help from the participants?

• Liverpool FC fans

• Non-football fans

• Manchester United fans

• Plain shirt wearers

What did the study by Levine et al reveal about in-group bias?

• Students were equally likely to help all groups

• Students were unlikely to help anyone

• Students were more likely to help out-group members

• Students were more likely to help in-group members

Who comprised Levine's sample?

• 54 male Liverpool fans

• 45 male Manchester United fans.

• 45 male Liverpool fans

• 54 Tottenham Hotspur fans

Which of the following ethical guidelines was NOT broken in Levine's study?

• Physical Harm

• Lack of informed consent

• Deception

• Psychological Harm

Which of the following is NOT true about the participants

• they were all UK university students

• they were all male

• they were all 21 - 31 years of age

• they were all self-identified Manchester United supporters

The _________ slipped and

fell over, held onto his ankle, and shouted out in pain

The level of help offered by the participants toward the ‘injured stranger’ (stooge) was rated by how many

independent covert observers.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6