A Survey Would Be a Good Investigative Tool for a Social

question 23

Multiple Choice

A survey would be a good investigative tool for a social psychologist to answer which of the following questions?

• A) How willing are people to help someone needing medical assistance in a shopping mall?
• B) Do people take longer to pull out of a parking spot if they notice another car is waiting?
• C) Do people under increased time pressure give less generous donations?
• D) What is the relationship between people's assessment of the risks of West Nile virus and their behaviour in preventing it?
• E) How willing are people to donate money to a well-known charity for disaster relief?

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Definitions:

Deficiency Needs

pertain to basic requirements for physical and psychological well-being, as identified in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, including safety, love, and self-esteem.

Growth Needs

Psychological desires that drive individuals to achieve personal expansion and progress.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, structured as a hierarchy of human needs ranging from basic physiological needs to self-actualization, dictating motivational drivers.

Esteem Needs

A level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs that includes respect, self-esteem, and recognition from others.