Lecture 12 - Altruism

Question 1

Prosocial bx

Answer 1

Voluntary behavior intended to benefit another person

- Two classes of prosocial behavior

Question 2

Two classes of prosocial bx

Answer 2

1. Egoism (Egocentric helping)
   - Prosocial behavior motivated by personal gain
2. Altruism

Question 3

Empathy-altruism hypothesis

Answer 3

The arousal of empathy may lead to (true) altruism

Question 4

Empathy punishment hypothesis

Answer 4

When empathy is aroused, people help to avoid the shame/guilt from not helping

Question 5

Bystander intervention model - 5 stages to helping

Answer 5

o	Notice the Event
o	Decide the Help is Needed
o	Take Responsibility to Help
o	Decide the Appropriate Form of Help
o	Provide Help

Question 6

Diffusion of responsibility

Answer 6

More than 50 studies have demonstrated that as the number of bystanders increases, the probability of any 1 person helping decreases

Question 7

When do we help others?

Answer 7

• When we are rewarded (or not punished) for previous helping, we will help again
• When our mood is positive
• When time permits
• When someone else helps (modeling): Flat tire, Salvation Army donations, TV telethons
• When norms direct us to help (reciprocity norm and social responsibility norm)
• People we like - attractive and similar others
• Deserving others