Prosocial behaviour

Question 1

Antisocial behaviour

Answer 1

intentional behaviour hurts another

predicted on personality- specifically ‘lack of control’

Question 2

bullying

what is relational aggression?

Answer 2

characteristics of a bully- gender differences (boys more reported as bullies - boys its more aggression and girls more likely to be rumours / peer status / is it deficient social skills or skilled manipulators(know how to hurt others in a smart way)?
relational aggression is exclusion, spreading rumours, betrayal- often done to display dominance.

consequences of bullying- loneliness, avoiding school, depression, self esteem

Question 3

bullying (groups)

Answer 3

bullies seek social dominance and often get it
bystanders take on roles- assistant (joins in)/ reinforcers (provide positive feedback to the bullying)/ outsiders (withdraw from situation)/ defenders (take the victim side)

so interventions should be targeted at peer group level

Question 4

Sutton, Smith and Swettenham

(1999

Answer 4

English children aged 7- 11 study. Found children nominated by other children as ringleader bullies scored highly on theory of mind tasks- suggesting bullies may be good at manipulating others behaviour