Psyc2310 chapter 12 practice quiz 14

Which gender is more likely to receive help according to the text?

• None

• Both equally

• Women

• Men

What is one reason men may ask for help less frequently than women?

• They have a positive attitude towards asking for help

• They do not need help

• They are more competent

• Seeking help is more threatening to men

According to the text, how does age influence help-seeking behavior in children?

• Older children seek more help

• Younger children seek more help

• Age has no influence

• Both age groups seek help equally

What factor is mentioned as influencing the likelihood of receiving help based on physical appearance?

• Height

• Attractiveness

• Weight

• Clothing

In the study involving 197 students in Hungary, what was found about attractive individuals?

• They received higher rewards

• They were treated the same as unattractive individuals

• They received more punishments

• They were ignored

Which personality trait is associated with taking longer to seek help when given an impossible task?

• Aggressiveness

• Extraversion

• Optimism

• Shyness

What did Rodebaugh and colleagues (2015) find about socially anxious people?

• They had higher quality friendships

• They sought help more frequently

• They perceived their friendships as lower in quality

• They had no friends

How do more extraverted individuals view seeking psychological help?

• Negatively

• Indifferently

• Positively

• They avoid it

What did the study by Marchand & Skinner (2007) find about older students?

• They had more positive perceptions of teacher support

• They were more likely to seek help

• They had higher self-perceptions

• They concealed their difficulties more

What is a potential cost of helping for men mentioned in the text?

• Gaining respect

• Admitting weakness

• Receiving praise

• Building relationships