The Basics of Prosocial Behaviour

Question 1

Are those intended to help other people. These actions are characterized by a concern for the rights, feelings, and welfare of other people.

Answer 1

Prosocial Behaviors

Question 2

Behaviours that can be described as prosocial include:

Answer 2

feeling empathy and concern for others

Question 3

Benefits of Pro-Social Behaviors

Answer 3

• Mood-boosting effects
• Social support benefits
• Stress-reducing effects

Question 4

These are prosocial actions that serve self-benefitting purposes

Answer 4

Proactive

Question 5

These are actions that are performed in response to individual needs

Answer 5

Reactive

Question 6

These include actions that are meant to help others without any expectations of personal gain

Answer 6

Altruistic

Question 7

The Different Motivations of 3 Prosocial Actions

Answer 7

Proactive - motivated by status, goals, and popularity
Altruistic - linked to being like by peers and achieving shared goals

Question 8

It is often seen as a form of prosocial behaviour, but some suggest that they represent different concepts

Answer 8

Altruism

Question 9

It is viewed as a form of helping motivated purely out of concern for the individual in need

Answer 9

Altruism

Question 10

Five key things must happen order for a person to take action

Answer 10

1. Notice what is happening
2. Interpret the event as an emergency
3. Experience feelings of responsibility
4. Believe that they have the skills to help
5. Make a conscious choice to offer assistance

Question 11

Things that you can do to improve prosocial actions

Answer 11

• Develop your skills
• Model prosocial actions
• Praise acts of kindness