Prosocial Behavior
Psychology ⇒ Social Psychology
Prosocial Behavior starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how cultural values can influence prosocial behavior.
Describe how diffusion of responsibility can reduce prosocial behavior in emergencies.
Describe how group membership can influence prosocial behavior.
Describe one factor that increases the likelihood of prosocial behavior.
A person donates to charity to feel good about themselves. Which theory best explains this behavior? (1) Empathy-altruism hypothesis (2) Social exchange theory (3) Kin selection theory (4) Cognitive dissonance theory
A person helps a stranger because they believe it will improve their reputation. Is this behavior considered altruistic?
A person helps an elderly neighbor with groceries because they believe it is their duty. Which social norm is influencing their behavior? (1) Reciprocity norm (2) Social responsibility norm (3) Conformity norm (4) Obedience norm
A student witnesses a classmate drop their books in the hallway. The student looks around and sees many others watching but does not help. What psychological phenomenon is this an example of? (1) Social facilitation (2) Bystander effect (3) Groupthink (4) Social loafing
A person donates to charity to feel good about themselves. Which theory best explains this behavior? (1) Empathy-altruism hypothesis (2) Social exchange theory (3) Kin selection theory (4) Cognitive dissonance theory
A person helps an elderly neighbor with groceries because they believe it is their duty. Which social norm is influencing their behavior? (1) Reciprocity norm (2) Social responsibility norm (3) Conformity norm (4) Obedience norm
A student witnesses a classmate drop their books in the hallway. The student looks around and sees many others watching but does not help. What psychological phenomenon is this an example of? (1) Social facilitation (2) Bystander effect (3) Groupthink (4) Social loafing
Which of the following best defines altruism? (1) Helping others for personal gain (2) Helping others with no expectation of reward (3) Ignoring others' needs (4) Competing with others
Fill in the blank: According to social exchange theory, people help others when the __________ outweigh the costs.
Fill in the blank: According to the empathy-altruism hypothesis, people help others because they feel __________ for them.
Fill in the blank: The __________ effect refers to the phenomenon where people are less likely to help when others are present.
Fill in the blank: The __________ hypothesis suggests that people help others to relieve their own negative emotions.
A person helps a stranger because they believe it will improve their reputation. Is this behavior considered altruistic?
True or False: Children as young as two years old can show prosocial behavior.
True or False: Empathy is necessary for all forms of prosocial behavior.
True or False: People are more likely to help when they are in a good mood.
