prosocial behaviour

Question 1

what is prosocial behaviour

Answer 1

doing something to benefit, help or care for someone else

Question 2

eg of prosocial behaviour

Answer 2

donating money
volunteering time

Question 3

how is prosocial behaviour a form of social influence

Answer 3

it involves individuals being influenced by others to act in positive ways, and influence others to be more prosocial themselves

Question 4

eg of prosocial behaviour being a social influence

Answer 4

pay it forward

Question 5

what are the 4 factors that influence prosocial behaviour

Answer 5

reciprocity principle
personal characteristics (mood, competence, empathy)
social responsibility
altruism

Question 6

reciprocity principle

Answer 6

we help others who help us
cost benefit analysis
more or equal benefits to costs

Question 7

reciprocity principle eg

Answer 7

when a waiter gives a free mint with a meal, and the customer feels a sense of obligation to give a bigger tip as a result

Question 8

personal characteristics

Answer 8

empathy: capacity to understand others perspectives. if we can identify the feelings we are more likely to help

mood: good= more likely to help cause we are more focused on others
bad= attention focused on self so less likely to help

competence: if you have the personal attributes to help, like the right physical or mental skills

Question 9

eg of personal characteristics (competence)

Answer 9

if you have first aid training in a medical emergency

if you have the strength to help carry the heavy item

Question 10

social responsibility

Answer 10

we help people because it is our responsibility
we are more likely to help someone needing assistance due to no fault of their own e.g natural disaster

Question 11

eg of social responsibility

Answer 11

volunteering, such as tutoring or assisting at an animal shelter

Question 12

altruism

Answer 12

a persons desire to help others even if costs outweigh the benefits for them

Question 13

altruism VS prosocial behaviour

Answer 13

altruism:
motivation to increase another persons welfare
selflessness
high risk
will never demand anything in return

prosocial behaviour:
broad range of actions that covers behaviour intended to benefit others
selfishness
low risk
intention of an internal or external reward

Question 14

helping as a prosocial behaviour

Answer 14

helping is a form of prosocial behaviour, which is voluntary actions that benefit others or society