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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Greg’s car breaks down on a busy freeway during rush hour. Dozens of cars pass Greg while he desperately tries to push his car onto the shoulder of the road.In the above scenario, what is the most likely explanation for the behavior of the drivers who pass Greg?A.kin selectionB.social responsibilityC.bystander effect D.social exchange

What effect does an increase in group size have on diffusion of responsibility?A.Increased group size reduces perceived individual responsibility.B.Increased group size increases perceived individual responsibility.C.Increased group size does not affect perceived individual responsibility.D.Increased group size forces one to take individual responsibility.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Philip is having an argument with Roger about a job assignment for which they are both responsible. Philip, who spends much of his leisure time playing violent video games, is suspicious of Roger’s behavior because he believes Roger will react violently to the conflict. Which of the following effects is most likely responsible for Phillip’s behavior? A. aggressor effect B. victim effect C. appetite effect D. hostile expectation bias Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The hostile expectation bias is a cognitive effect of consuming violent media, and it may cause one to believe that _________.A.aggressive behavior is unusual and rareB.acting aggressively is always beneficialC.others will act aggressively during conflictsD.people have a negative opinion of others

Researchers have demonstrated evidence of the matching hypothesis, showing that people who have similar __________ often form relationships.A.habitsB.interestsC.looksD.speech patterns

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Gregory and Samantha have been attracted to each other since they met a few weeks ago. They are not sure if they want to settle down, so they enjoy an intense but brief summer relationship. Which type of love would Gregory and Samantha be most likely to share? A. platonic B. passionate C. companionate D. consummate Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Kathy is a big fan of horror movies. Although she was initially too afraid to watch them alone, she soon found that she could not get enough of them. Kathy began to watch television shows that were more violent as well.Which of the following effects is most likely responsible for Kathy’s behavior?A.aggressor effectB.victim effectC.appetite effectD.hostile expectation bias

Which of the following is not an advantage that attractive people enjoy in interpersonal relationships?A.being perceived as more popularB.being perceived as more intelligentC.being perceived as more honestD.being perceived as more successful

Companionate love usually lasts longer than passionate love.

Which of the following is an example of kin selection?A.A wolf attacks its cousin over territorial rights.B.A snake eats the eggs of another snake.C.A badger attacks a bear who was foraging for food.D.A bobcat fights a wolf to protect younger bobcats.

Research indicates that high serotonin levels may increase aggression.

Happiness and guilt are emotions that tend to increase the incidence of altruistic behavior.

Some researchers claim that video games reward violent behavior.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Juniper, a college student, is walking to her next class, which begins in five minutes. She knows that the professor is very irritated by lateness and may ask her to leave the classroom if she is late. While she is rushing to the class, she notices a man lying on the sidewalk. The man is clutching his throat and turning blue. When she notices this, Juniper’s palms begin to sweat and she feels agitated. Juniper notices that there are many other students in the area who have noticed the man.Which of the following factors is likely to encourage Juniper to perform an altruistic act?A.Juniper is in a hurry to get to her next class.B.Juniper sees there are many other witnesses.C.Juniper interprets the man’s distress as an emergency.D.Juniper is not sure whether the man deserves help or not.

Research indicates that genetics does not influence levels of aggression.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Frederick is pulled over by a police officer for speeding and is given a ticket. Fredrick thinks the officer was being arbitrarily mean. He gets angry but feels like he can’t show the officer his anger. Soon after getting back on the freeway, Frederick cuts off another driver and makes a rude gesture. Which of the following ideas best explains Frederick's behavior? A. frustration-aggression principle B. instinct theory C. displaced aggression hypothesis D. psychoanalytic theory Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Aggression is often reduced after alcohol consumption.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Kenneth has just received his annual job performance review. Due to his hard work, Kenneth’s salary was raised. Later in the day, Kenneth sees someone he doesn’t know changing his car tire on the side of the road and pulls over to help.Which of the following factors is most likely responsible for Kenneth’s altruistic behavior?A.personal happinessB.feeling of guiltC.witnessing altruismD.feelings of similarity

William meets Kate. They both share many of the same beliefs and interests. Based on the effects of similarity on attraction, which of the following is most likely to be William’s reaction? A. William will be more likely to trust Kate than he would a stranger. B. William will be more attracted to Kate than he would a stranger. C. William will be more likely to love Kate than he would a stranger. D. William will be more likely to distrust Kate than he would a stranger. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

High self-esteem has not been linked to aggressive behavior.