Prosocial behavior is defined as
a. any act that makes a person feel better.
b. a positive social act reflecting a concern for others.
c. an act intended to do good, but that actually results in harm to the person at whom the act is aimed.
d. the vicarious experiencing of another person's emotions.
b
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Katie is at Niagara Falls, staring at the downward rush of the water for several seconds. When she then looks at the nearby trees and rocks, they will seem to be:
A) moving upward. B) moving downward. C) moving sideways. D) oscillating upward and downward.
Students in the United States and in Japan are asked to observe a film of individuals in which a number of emotions are expressed. What difference would you expect to find when the two groups provide ratings of what they saw?
a) Japanese students will observe fewer emotions. b) Both groups will observe the same emotions, but the Japanese will see them as less intense. c) The American students will not distinguish as many emotions, but will see greater intensity in the emotions. d) Both groups will observe the same number of emotions, but will be unable to agree on descriptions of the emotions.
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the relationship between states and traits?
a. A person's state is made up of a combination of traits. b. A trait can determine the likelihood that someone enters into a temporary state. c. A person's trait is made up of a combination of states. d. A state can determine the likelihood that someone enters into a temporary trait.
When researchers want participants to answer in their own words they will likely use ______.
A. open-ended items B. anchor items C. partially open-ended items D. restricted items