Question 1

Some social psychologists, such as C. Daniel Batson (1991), believe that humans sometimes help for selfless reasons. According to Batson, when does this happen?

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Question 2

It would seem reasonable to assume that people would be more likely to help others who are part of their in-groups than their out-groups. It is not quite as simple and straightforward as that, however. Explain.

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Question 3

The crowded sidewalk is coated with ice. You feel a sharp pain and hear a cracking sound when you fall. You know that you've broken your leg. How might you overcome the bystander effect to ensure that you get help from passersby?

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Question 4

Explain what an altruistic personality is, and what research says about how this personality trait predicts behavior in helping situations.

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Question 5

Do men and women differ in their tendency to help? If so, how?

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Question 6

Several researchers have found that people are more likely to receive help in a rural environment than in an urban environment. Are urban dwellers simply more callous?

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Question 7

In a series of studies, Latané and Darley discovered that the greater the number of bystanders, the less likely it is that any individual will help. Why is that?

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Question 8

In today's world, people are more and more likely to relocate during their lifetime. Explain the implications this has for helping behavior.

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Question 9

Social psychologists have found that people in good moods are likely to help, as are people in bad moods. Of course, the reasons for their helping differ, depending on the mood. Explain.

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Question 10

There is a stereotype that individuals who are described as religious will be more likely to help than others. However, the research demonstrates that this is not universally true. Describe the research findings.

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Question 11

Discuss the role of media in helping.

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Quiz 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help