Unit 4 (Interpersonal Processes) - Prosocial Behaviour Flashcards
Prosocial Behaviour
Behaviour that benefits others or society in general, which includes helping, sharing, or comforting
Characterisitics of Prosocial Behaviour
Positively valued, Intentional, Selfless
Biological Explanation
As a species, we should work together to protect one another
Social Learning Theory
We imitate the behaviours we see and replicate them
Personality Theory
We all have different temperaments for kindness & empathy
Chemical Theory
It feels good when we act in prosocial way
Social Factors (2)
Reciprocity Principle & Social Responsibility
Reciprocity Principle (Social Factor)
The social expectation that if you help others, they will do the same
Social Responsibility (Social Factor)
A social expectation that members of society provide help to those in need without expectation of help in return
Personal Factors for PS Behaviour
Empathy, Mood, Altruism, Competence
Empathy (Personal Factor)
The ability to understand & feel what another person is experiencing
Mood (Personal Factor)
An individual’s emotional state
Altruism (Personal Factor)
A selfless concern or act for the benefit of others
Competence (Personal Factor)
An individual’s ability to do something (their skills)