Write 6 pages thesis on the topic experimental psychology. The altruistic offer was an offer from the researcher who was seated on a crowded New York City subway to the respondent to take the research

Write 6 pages thesis on the topic experimental psychology. The altruistic offer was an offer from the researcher who was seated on a crowded New York City subway to the respondent to take the researcher’s seat. A total of 111 subway riders responded, 59 women and 52 men with both male and female researchers making the offer. The difference in acceptance rates between men and women was statistically significant (2 (1, N = 111) = 6.395, p = .011.) with 52.5% of the women approached accepting but only 28.8% of the men accepting. Gender norms prevailed with regard to the reasons given by the respondents for declining. Men generally gave answers such as “it would have been rude to accept the offer” or “a gentleman would not take a seat from a woman.” Women cited convenience, such as the fact that they were getting off soon. These response patterns for denials are consistent with the stereotype that men should be self-sufficient and not take help, including taking a seat, while women’s answers reflect the idea that women should be compliant not inconvenience others. Although there are limitations to the generalizability of the research, it provides much-needed information on recipient responses to altruism, information that can be used to help develop strategies to make “accepting help” more acceptable. Understanding the nature of altruistic behavior, why one person reaches out to help another, is critical as it can be used to develop strategies to promote this pro-social behavior. It is important to understand what motivates people to seek help for themselves, too.