Which of the following is an example of altruistic behavior?
A. Setting up a scholarship fund for your children for the tax deductions
B. Helping your neighbor cut down a tree, so that the leaves don't blow into your yard anymore
C. Accidentally scaring a bank robber away by screaming when you see her
D. Anonymously Informing the Environmental Protection Agency that your company is dumping toxic waste into a local river even though you'll get no reward for doing so
Answer: D
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What can we conclude about gender differences in altruism?
a. Males, following their provider role, consistently help more than females. b. Females, following their caretaker role, consistently help more than males. c. Males help by using a problem-solving strategy; females help by using the "let's talk about it" strategy. d. Gender differences in altruism depend on many factors, such as danger and expertise.
Baby Janice is just over eight months of age. It is likely that she is just beginning to __________
a) walk while supporting herself on furniture b) walk by herself c) sit without support d) crawl
When describing themselves, older school-age children are __________ likely than younger children to __________.
A. less; include both positive and negative personality traits B. far more; describe themselves in extreme ways C. less; describe themselves in comparison to peers D. far less; describe themselves in all-or-none ways
According to Horney, the four major adjustment strategies
A) eliminate neurosis. B) are signs of psychosis. C) create the appearance of harmony without solving the neurotic problem. D) are more commonly used by women than by men.