Recall That the Introduction to Chapter 11 (Prosocial Behavior) Began

question 30

Multiple Choice

Recall that the introduction to Chapter 11 (Prosocial Behavior) began with a description of several of the citizen-heroes of September 11, 2001-for example William Wik, who refused to flee to personal safety because there were still people to be rescued. He died when a tower collapsed. Wik was willing to sacrifice his own life to save others, and his behavior could thus best be described as __________.

• A) altruistic
• B) communal
• C) evolutionarily adaptive
• D) an example of kin selection

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Definitions:

Misattribution of Arousal

A psychological phenomenon where an individual incorrectly attributes their emotional or physiological arousal to the wrong cause.

Sightseeing

The activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location, often done by tourists to explore and enjoy cultural, historical, or natural attractions.

Slip Off

The act of something becoming detached or moving out of place unintentionally, often resulting in a fall or decrease in position.

Mood-Congruent Memory

The tendency to recall memories that are consistent with one's current mood, which can influence and reinforce the emotional state.