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WorksheetsAltruism & The Bystander Effect
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Altruism is the selfish regard for only yourself.
True
False
The Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut in December of 2012 was at a high school.
True
False
Who was the 1st grade teacher that shielded her students at Sandy Hook school?
Vicky Stevens
MaryAnn Foy
Joanna Westbrook
Victoria Soto
What does an Altruistic person have that others do not normally possess?
Good grades
Courage
Fear
Optimism
Who are we more likely to help in a situation that requires someone to help them?
We believe the victim deserves our help
We believe the victim does not deserve our help
only really old people everytime
only really young people everytime
What was the name of the woman who was murdered in New York in 1964?
Aretha Jackson
Kitty Jackson
Kitty Genovese
Kitty Johnson
Which case is best known for the Bystander Effect?
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Kitty Genovese Murder
Kitty Jackson Murder
Sandy Hook High School Shooting
What is "The Bystander Effect"?
A situation in which people switch teams in football
when people see someone in trouble and fail to assist them
when people see someone in trouble and assist them
when people witness a house which is on fire and they call 911
How long was it from the time Kitty Genovese was first attacked until someone finally called police?
about 20 minutes
about 1 hour
about 4 hours
4 hours and 15 minutes
An initial report from the New York Times reported that approximately ____ people in nearby apartments heard Kitty Genovese scream and did nothing to help her.
18
22
25
38
James Harrison, a college student, directed and helped pull others out of a burning plane after it had skidded down a runway and burst into flames. He died making one last trip into the cabin looking for survivors.
What is this an example of?
The Bystander Effect
Passionate Love
Self-Disclosure
Altruism
People are _____ likely to help someone in need if they believe that other people are around who ______ offer help.
less, could
less, could not
more, could not
more, could
What was one of the things that changed across the United States after Kitty Genevose's murder?
people moved out of New York state
people who called the police department were put on hold during an emergency call
people stopped walking home at night alone
the 911 call system was implemented
Which of the following would increase the odds of you helping someone else who is in need?
We are NOT in a hurry
We are in a good mood
We just saw someone else being helpful
All of the above
What city did Kitty Genovese live in?
Boston, Massachusettes
New York City, New York
Denver, Colorado
Queens, New York
Where did Victoria Soto go to in an effort to hide from the gunman?
In the cafeteria
In the hallway
In the janitor's closet
In her closet in her classroom
How did Kitty Genovese die?
she was run over in the street
she was stabbed
she was stabbed and shot
she was shot
What did Kitty Genovese do when the attacker was hurting her?
she dialed 911
she ran to the police station
she yelled, "Oh my God, he stabbed me!!! Please help me!"
she yelled "Somebody call the police!"
Kitty Genovese worked a _____ shift.
day
night
What year did Kitty Genovese's murder occur?
1905
1964
1978
1998
Did the police catch Kitty Genovese's murderer?
No
Yes
How did the shooter who killed the students at the Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Connecticut die?
the police shot him
the Principal of the school shot him
the School Resource Officer shot him
he killed himself
What could be a reason that a teacher would decide to save his/her students' lives at the risk of losing their own life?
the teacher wants to protect his/her students no matter what the cost
they have an unselfish regard for the well-being of others
they are a courageous person
all of the above
What are we currently learning and celebrating in school and across the nation from September 15th - October 15th?
President Trump's Birthday
African - American History
Hispanic-American History
Asian-American History
With regard to school safety after the Sandy Hook shooting, what were some national changes that were made in public schools?
national discussions on gun control and school safety measures
alumni could no longer walk on campus without going through the front office
every school had armed officers on site during the school day
teachers had to take gun safety lessons
