Author Question: We help our family and our friends more than strangers. We tend to be more helpful when we are ... (Read 68 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

We help our family and our friends more than strangers. We tend to be more helpful when we are empathic toward the plight of others. Diffusion of responsibility is reduced if we anticipate making the acquaintance of someone who needs help. All of these examples illustrate

a. the influence of social norms on behavior.
b. the underlying human need for social connections.
c. the predisposition for people to help others.
d. the conflict between altruistic and egocentric motives.

Question 2

According to correspondent inference theory, in which of the following situations would a personal attribution be most appropriate?

a. Serena, a professor, helps students during her office hours.
b. Sally, a naval officer, salutes when her commanding officer enters the room.
c. Sam, a wealthy athlete, is ordered by the court to attend a drug rehabilitation program.
d. Steve, a world-renowned playboy, joins a monastery and takes a vow of celibacy.