The Wallet Experiment Honesty
Passage
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Social Studies
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10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Sarah HUCKLEBERRY
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the Lost Wallet Test conducted between 2013 and 2016?
To study honesty in real-world scenarios
To test the efficiency of hotel staff
To analyze the impact of money on theft
To understand cultural differences in honesty
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did researchers initially believe that wallets with money would be reported less often?
People's self-interest would outweigh honesty
Wallets with money are harder to return
Participants were unaware of the study
The wallets were not transparent
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Understanding
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
In the experiment, 72% of wallets containing nearly $100 were reported. Why do you think people turned in wallets with a large amount of money in them?
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4.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Lost Wallet Test was conducted in (a) cities across 40 countries.
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Remembering
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factors did researchers believe would influence honesty in the Lost Wallet Test?
Self-interest, self-image, and not knowing the wallet's owner.
Cultural differences and work settings
Age and gender of participants
Transparency of the wallet
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6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How would a person's self-image play a role in encouraging honesty, as suggested by the study.
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7.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The study revealed that (a) % of wallets without cash were reported.
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Remembering
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