Levine (2001) - Cross Cultural Helping
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What were the aims of the study?
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Group size, economic well-being, Social values, walking speed
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Population size, economic well-being, Cultural values, walking speed
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Population size, economic well-being, moral values, talking speed
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B. Population size, economic well-being, Cultural values, walking speedExplanation
The aims of the study were to investigate the relationship between population size, economic well-being, cultural values, and walking speed.Rate this question:
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What was the research method, the experimental design and how many cities were used?
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Field experiment, repeated measures and 23 cities
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Quasi experiment, independent measures and 25 cities
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Field experiment, independent measures and 23 cities
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C. Field experiment, independent measures and 23 citiesExplanation
The correct answer is Field experiment, independent measures and 23 cities. This means that the research method used was a field experiment, where the study was conducted in a real-world setting. The experimental design employed was independent measures, which means that different groups of participants were used for each condition or treatment. Finally, the study was conducted in 23 cities, indicating that the research was carried out in multiple locations to increase the generalizability of the findings.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What were the 3 independent variables in this study?
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Whether the victim collapsed, if they fell over but couldn’t get up and if they dropped a pen
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Whether the victim dropped a pen, if the victim was blind trying to cross a street and if they had a hurt or injured leg
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Whether the victim was blind trying to cross the street, if the victim fell over but couldn’t get up and if they dropped a pen.
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B. Whether the victim dropped a pen, if the victim was blind trying to cross a street and if they had a hurt or injured legExplanation
The three independent variables in this study were whether the victim dropped a pen, if the victim was blind trying to cross a street, and if they had a hurt or injured leg. These variables were manipulated by the researchers to observe their effects on the dependent variable, which is not provided in the question.Rate this question:
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In what ways were the participants selected by the experimenters?
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When the 2nd potential person crossed a pre-determined line and if they were alone for 2 of the independent variables
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Only if they were in groups and if the 1st potential person crossed the pre-determined line
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Only pedestrians under 17 and those carrying packages where approached by the experimenters.
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A. When the 2nd potential person crossed a pre-determined line and if they were alone for 2 of the independent variablesExplanation
The participants were selected by the experimenters based on two criteria: when the 2nd potential person crossed a pre-determined line and if they were alone for 2 of the independent variables. This means that the experimenters chose individuals who met these conditions to participate in the study.Rate this question:
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How was the procedure standardised?
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The experimenters were given detailed instruction sheets and were given on site field training
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The experimenters were given detailed instructions and were required to research how they had to act at home
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They were only given detailed instructions and no training was required to carry the study out
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A. The experimenters were given detailed instruction sheets and were given on site field trainingExplanation
The procedure was standardized by providing the experimenters with detailed instruction sheets and on-site field training. This ensured that all experimenters had a clear understanding of how to conduct the study and follow the same procedures. The combination of detailed instructions and hands-on training helped to standardize the process and minimize any potential variations in how the experiment was carried out.Rate this question:
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What is simpatia?
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Associated with individualism
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Associated with Latino culture
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Associated with Economic theory
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B. Associated with Latino cultureExplanation
Simpatia is a term associated with Latino culture. It refers to a cultural value that emphasizes warmth, friendliness, and a positive attitude towards others. It is often expressed through acts of kindness, politeness, and empathy. Simpatia plays a significant role in interpersonal relationships and is considered an important aspect of Latino culture, promoting social harmony and connection.Rate this question:
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For the independent variable of dropped the pen how many pedestrians were approached?
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216 men and 230 women
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253 men and 240 women
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214 men and 210 women
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C. 214 men and 210 womenExplanation
The correct answer is 214 men and 210 women. This answer suggests that the number of pedestrians approached for the independent variable of dropping the pen was 214 men and 210 women.Rate this question:
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In one of the independent variables how long was it before the experimenter would terminate their trial?
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120 seconds and a car honking
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45 seconds and the light turning amber
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60 seconds and the light turning green
- D.
Option 4
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C. 60 seconds and the light turning greenExplanation
The correct answer is 60 seconds and the light turning green. This suggests that the experimenter would terminate their trial after 60 seconds when the light turned green. This indicates that the experimenter was measuring the time it took for the light to change from red to green, and once it turned green, they would end the trial.Rate this question:
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State the relationship between population size and helping behaviour.
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No relationship
- B.
Small relationship
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Statistically reliable relationship
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A. No relationshipExplanation
The correct answer is "no relationship". This means that there is no connection or correlation between population size and helping behavior. In other words, the size of a population does not determine or influence the likelihood of individuals engaging in helping behavior. This answer suggests that helping behavior is not dependent on the number of people in a particular population.Rate this question:
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Which of these is a possible conclusion.
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There are large cross-cultural variations in helping rates.
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Overall, a cities helping rate was relatively stable across all three measures
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The value of collectivism-individualism is related to helping behaviours
Correct Answer
A. There are large cross-cultural variations in helping rates.Explanation
The given answer suggests that the possible conclusion is that there are large cross-cultural variations in helping rates. This means that helping rates differ significantly across different cultures. The other two statements do not provide evidence or support for this conclusion.Rate this question:
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How was data collected in the study?
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Interested, responsible students either returning home or travelling to foreign countries.
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By observations
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Qualitatively
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Option 4
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B. By observationsExplanation
If you went for A, this is WHO rather than HOW. Make sure you read the question commands carefully.Rate this question:
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What was the dependant variable in the study?
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The amount of people in the city
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Each individual cities Overall Helping Index
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The helping rate of the 23 individual cities
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B. Each individual cities Overall Helping IndexExplanation
The dependent variable in the study was each individual city's Overall Helping Index. This means that the researchers measured and analyzed the overall helping index of each city as the variable that was dependent on other factors being studied. The amount of people in the city and the helping rate of the 23 individual cities could be independent variables or other factors being measured in the study, but they were not the dependent variable.Rate this question:
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