Influences on Morality & Pro Social behaviour (W5, L3) Flashcards
What is the relationship between prosocial behavior and survival in evolutionary terms?
Being prosocial is adaptive. Cooperation is linked with better survival.
This is evident in various animal species.
Define empathic concern and personal distress.
Empathic concern is the emotional response to another’s distress, while personal distress is the anxiety one feels in response to that distress.
Signs of empathic concern include increased heart rate and crying.
How does high empathic concern relate to comforting behavior?
High empathic concern is linked to a good ability to comfort others.
In contrast, high levels of personal distress are linked to a poor ability to comfort.
What role does social cognition play in prosocial behavior?
Social cognition allows children to read others’ mental states and take perspective.
It is crucial for understanding and engaging in prosocial behavior.
What is the significance of having a strong theory of mind in relation to prosocial behavior?
Having a strong theory of mind is linked with prosocial behavior.
What type of parenting fosters empathy in children?
Parenting that talks about the mental states and emotions of others fosters empathy.
This leads to increased levels of prosocial behavior in children.
How does having a sibling influence prosocial behavior?
Having a sibling improves prosocial behavior.
What is the relationship between prosocial behavior and survival in evolutionary terms?
Being prosocial is adaptive. Cooperation is linked with better survival.
This is evident in various animal species.
