Unit 4 (Interpersonal Processes) - Prosocial Behaviour

Question 1

Prosocial Behaviour

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Characterisitics of Prosocial Behaviour

Answer 2

Positively valued, Intentional, Selfless

Question 3

Biological Explanation

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Social Learning Theory

Answer 4

We imitate the behaviours we see and replicate them

Question 5

Personality Theory

Answer 5

We all have different temperaments for kindness & empathy

Question 6

Chemical Theory

Answer 6

It feels good when we act in prosocial way

Question 7

Social Factors (2)

Answer 7

Reciprocity Principle & Social Responsibility

Question 8

Reciprocity Principle (Social Factor)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Social Responsibility (Social Factor)

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Personal Factors for PS Behaviour

Answer 10

Empathy, Mood, Altruism, Competence

Question 11

Empathy (Personal Factor)

Answer 11

The ability to understand & feel what another person is experiencing

Question 12

Mood (Personal Factor)

Answer 12

An individual’s emotional state

Question 13

Altruism (Personal Factor)

Answer 13

A selfless concern or act for the benefit of others

Question 14

Competence (Personal Factor)

Answer 14

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