Recall that the introduction to Chapter 11 (Prosocial Behavior) began with a description of several of the citizen-heroes of September 11, 2001—for example William Wik, who refused to flee to personal safety because there were still people to be rescued
He died when a tower collapsed. Wik was willing to sacrifice his own life to save others, and his behavior could thus best be described as
a. altruistic.
b. prosocial.
c. evolutionarily adaptive.
d. an example of kin selection.
Answer: A
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a. No, the infants are too young to know the difference b. Only if the baby is full-term c. No, and it may be harmful to the infant d. Maybe? the hours after birth are just one element in a complex bonding process
Distinguish between moderating and mediating variables
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to control anger?
a. Use relaxation tools such as deep breathing and imagery. b. Change your environment and give yourself a break. c. Change the way you think. d. Limit all feelings.
Tim's parents brought him to a psychological clinic when he was 5 years old. The clinician's
assessment shows that he currently meets diagnostic criteria for severe mental retardation and autism. However, Tim's parents report that he was a "normal little boy" until 6 months ago. Then, over a period of a few weeks, many aspects of his behavior deteriorated very rapidly. Which of the following diagnosis best fits this description of Tim's symptoms: a. Autism b. Asperger's disorder c. Rett's syndrome d. Childhood disintegrative disorder e. Childhood-onset schizophrenia