Module 8 - ODD and CD

Question 1

what is prosocial behaviour? (L8)

Answer 1

voluntary actions that are intended to benefit a different individual or group
- we are motivated to be prosocial individuals

Question 2

how do children develop prosocial behaviour?

Answer 2

• elicits positive affect
• positive consequences (e.g., praise) - positive feedback scaffolds prosocial behaviour
• social learning
• guilt (increase of awareness of the consequences our actions have on someone, increases our prosocial behaviours)