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1

According to social-exchange theory, we are by nature altruistic.
A)True
B)False
2

According to social norms theory, we use a "minimax" strategy in relating to others.
A)True
B)False
3

The social-responsibility norm is an expectation that people will help those who have helped them.
A)True
B)False
4

Religious commitment is not correlated with long-term volunteerism.
A)True
B)False
5

As the number of bystanders increases, any given bystander is less likely to interpret an incident as an emergency.
A)True
B)False
6

Choosing the form that assistance should take is one of the important steps in Latane and Darley's decision tree.
A)True
B)False
7

When we feel guilty we are more likely to help those around us.
A)True
B)False
8

Empathy often produces helping only when the help-giver believes the victim will actually receive the needed help.
A)True
B)False
9

In the bystander experiments, subjects readily realize that the presence of others is influencing their reactions.
A)True
B)False
10

When questioned, most subjects in bystander experiments express resentment over being deceived.
A)True
B)False





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