SOCIAL:AGGRESSION AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Flashcards
Kin selection
organisms are most likely to help other whom they share the most genes, namely their offspring and genetic relatives
reciprocal altruism
helping others increases the odds that they will help up or our kin in return, enhancing. the survival chances of our genes
social learning
norm of reciprocity
reciprocate when others treat us kindly
social learning
norm of social responsibility
help others and contribute to the welfare of society
cultural differences
obligation vs choice - simpatia countries
parents effect of prosocial behaviour
those who:
- have high morals
- are warm and supportive
- encourage empathy
altruism
unselfishness or helping others only to enhance their welfare
egoistic goals
helping others to improve own welfare to increase self esteem, avoid guilt for not helping, obtain praise or alleviate stress
empathy-altruism hypothesis
altruism is produced by empathy
when do people help? situational factors
- not being in a hurry
- recently observing a prosocial model
- being in a good mood
diffusion of responsibility
belief that someone else will help
social comparison
look to see how others are responding
bystander effect/apathy
presence of multiple bystanders inhibits each person’s tendency to help
three factors more likely to receive help
- similarity: attitudes or nationality
- gender: male more likely to help woman than man. Women are equally as likely to help.
- perceived fairness and responsibility: more likely to help a person not responsible for their misfortune
three methods to increase prosocial behaviour
- expose to prosocial models
- developing feelings of empathy and connectedness
- learning about factors effecting intervention
