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MCQs

Total Questions : 105 | Page 8 of 11 pages

Question 71. The motive to increase another's welfare is called

Communism
Humanitarianism
Socialism
Altruism

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Answer: Option C. -> Socialism
Answer: (c).Socialism

Question 72. Norms guide

Individual actions; by suggesting what is normal, expected, or correct
Political structures with methods to control and coerce people
Research scientists with rules about certainty, probability, and accuracy
Group activity by signifying what is wrong, difficult, or complex

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Answer: Option A. -> Individual actions; by suggesting what is normal, expected, or correct
Answer: (a).Individual actions; by suggesting what is normal, expected, or correct

Question 73. According to which theory do people help others (human or otherwise) when situations elicit their feelings of personal obligation?

Procedural justice theory of normal behavior
Norm activation theory of altruism
Social norm theory of humanity
Norm extraction theory of friendship

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Answer: Option B. -> Norm activation theory of altruism
Answer: (b).Norm activation theory of altruism

Question 74. Cognitive dissonance theory posits that whenever there is a discrepancy between two thoughts

People are likely to give up, and learned helplessness is the possible outcome
It creates a state in which attitudes, values, and beliefs are being challenged
A state of extreme confusion may arise and eventually lead to psychosis
It produces an uncomfortable state of tension that motivates people to take steps to reduce it

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Answer: Option D. -> It produces an uncomfortable state of tension that motivates people to take steps to reduce it
Answer: (d).It produces an uncomfortable state of tension that motivates people to take steps to reduce it

Question 75. A norm is a

Theory of ordinary reality
Scientific word for the outcome of a study
Preferred psychological state
Rule for expected behavior

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Answer: Option D. -> Rule for expected behavior
Answer: (d).Rule for expected behavior

Question 76. Descriptive social norms

Are the stories that society tells us about the environment
Explain why people are not social
Can either decrease or increase pro-environmental behavior
None of the above

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Answer: Option C. -> Can either decrease or increase pro-environmental behavior
Answer: (c).Can either decrease or increase pro-environmental behavior

Question 77. The Nuer had many institutions that are typical of which societies?