Unit 4 (Interpersonal Processes) - Prosocial Behaviour Flashcards

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Prosocial Behaviour

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Behaviour that benefits others or society in general, which includes helping, sharing, or comforting

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Characterisitics of Prosocial Behaviour

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Positively valued, Intentional, Selfless

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Biological Explanation

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As a species, we should work together to protect one another

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Social Learning Theory

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We imitate the behaviours we see and replicate them

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Personality Theory

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We all have different temperaments for kindness & empathy

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Chemical Theory

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It feels good when we act in prosocial way

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Social Factors (2)

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Reciprocity Principle & Social Responsibility

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Reciprocity Principle (Social Factor)

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The social expectation that if you help others, they will do the same

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Social Responsibility (Social Factor)

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A social expectation that members of society provide help to those in need without expectation of help in return

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Personal Factors for PS Behaviour

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Empathy, Mood, Altruism, Competence

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Empathy (Personal Factor)

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The ability to understand & feel what another person is experiencing

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Mood (Personal Factor)

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An individual’s emotional state

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Altruism (Personal Factor)

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A selfless concern or act for the benefit of others

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Competence (Personal Factor)

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An individual’s ability to do something (their skills)

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