Unit 4 topic 2- prosocial behavior

Question 1

prosocial behavior

Answer 1

benefits others or society- positively values, intentional, selfless

Question 2

biological theory

Answer 2

humans work together to protect one another

Question 3

social learning theory

Answer 3

we imitate others and replicate that behavior (good behavior)

Question 4

chemical theory

Answer 4

Prosocial behavior releases good chemicals in our behvaior

Question 5

dopamine

Answer 5

reward chemical

Question 6

oxytocin

Answer 6

love hormone

Question 7

serotonin

Answer 7

mood stabiliser

Question 8

endorphins

Answer 8

the painkiller

Question 9

social factors (reciprocity)

Answer 9

expectations that helping others, means they will do the same to you

Question 10

social factors (social responsibility)

Answer 10

expectation to help those who need it. share your talent with others

Question 11

personal characteristics (empathy)

Answer 11

ability to understand someone’s feelings (cognitive, emotional, compassionate)

Question 12

personal characteristics (mood)

Answer 12

mood influences activity in prosocial behavior

Question 13

personal characteristics (altruism)

Answer 13

individual may act out of the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others

Question 14

personal characteristics (competence)

Answer 14

ability to have skills required to deal with situation influencing engagement