Joey and Chandler are not related to each other, yet Chandler goes out of his way to leave work early so he can give Joey a ride to the airport. Ross, who is a scientist, suggests that he can account for Chandler's helping behavior using an evolutionary perspective. Which concept could he cite in doing so in this case?
a. kin selection
b. reciprocal altruism
c. the cost-reward model
d. moral hypocrisy
b
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The legal case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1976) established that therapists must
a. refrain from having sex with their clients. b. report suspected cases of child abuse. c. notify police of a patient's imminent suicide attempt. d. warn potential victims of a patient's intent to harm them.
Research has been conducted to determine how often sexual harassment occurs, and the data show that
a. women in the military have a relatively high rate of sexual harassment. b. women in traditionally female occupations are especially likely to experience sexual harassment. c. men in traditionally female occupations are especially likely to experience sexual harassment. d. sexual harassment is relatively common in North America and Europe, but it seldom occurs in Asia.
Which of the following is unique about obsessive-compulsive disorder, as compared to other anxiety disorders?
A. It afflicts more men than women. B. The incidence is about equal for men and women. C. It usually begins in childhood. D. It is a culture-bound disorder.
Some researchers believe that evaluation apprehension is the underlying cause of social anxiety. This means people high in social anxiety
A. are afraid of being graded or tested. B. do not like to meet new people. C. are afraid to speak in front of a large audience. D. are afraid of what other people will think of them.