Research on the Effects of Helping in Cross-Race Versus Same-Race

question 26

Multiple Choice

Research on the effects of helping in cross-race versus same-race situations shows that

• A) people are more likely to help those of their own race.
• B) people are more likely to help those of a different race.
• C) there is not a consistent relationship between racial similarity and helping.
• D) people help persons of all races equally.

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure of body fat based on an individual's weight in relation to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.

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Cognitive Development

The process by which a child learns to reason, solve problems, and think consciously as they grow older.

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist who developed theories on social cognitive development, emphasizing the role of social interactions and cultural tools in the development of thinking and learning.