@Ted’s study is within the industrial–organizational specialty area of human factors psychology.
a. altruism
b. empathy
c. reciprocity
d. attraction
a. altruism
In prosocial behavior, a person’s desire to help another person at any personal costs, even if the costs outweigh the benefits of helping, is called altruism.
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When the experiment ended, Raj told subjects the purpose of the experiment, what he hoped to learn, and who to contact for further information about the results. This was part of the ethical requirement of:
a. humane treatment b. informed consent c. confidentiality d. debriefing
After a serious blow to the head, Hector underwent a dramatic personality change. A well-organized, extroverted person before the accident, he no longer could plan, or adjust to new social situations. Hector would also laugh uncontrollably at inappropriate times. What part of Hector's brain appears to have been damaged?
a. thalamus c. frontal lobe b. temporal lobe d. hippocampus
Colin has suffered from physical abuse by his mother. What are the likely effects?
A) He will be more sympathetic to others. B) He will avoid violence and conflict. C) He will have problems with aggression and hostility. D) He is less likely to have delinquent behavior as a teen.
Which of the following criticisms of activity theory is true?
A) Activity theory acknowledges psychological changes in old age where no such changes occur. B) Research shows that older adults who have larger social networks are happier than those who engage in fewer activities. C) Evidence fails to show that older adults seek alternative sources of meaning and gratification in response to social losses. D) Research shows that merely offering older adults opportunities for social contact does not lead to greater social activity.