Altruism

Question 1

Alturism

Answer 1

the belief that the well-being of others is equal to or greater than your own
- Selfless

Question 2

Social Exchange theory

Answer 2

combines psychology, sociology, and economics to understand social interactions and helping behavior
- cost-benefit analysis

Question 3

Egoism

Answer 3

Self-fulfilling motives

Question 4

Altruism and empathetic concern

Answer 4

people as generous and unselfish - empathy drives our need to help
- putting emotions before rations

Question 5

Evolutionary perspectives

Answer 5

prosocial behavior as beneficial for survival
- Genetic trait passed down

Question 6

Characteristics of those we help

Answer 6

• know the person
• like the person
• similar to us
• deserving help

Question 7

Impact of Cultural norms

Answer 7

dictate when it is appropriate and inappropriate to help

Question 8

Impact of Social responsibility norms

Answer 8

help people who are dependent on you (have the responsibility to help someone

Question 9

Impact of Norm of reciprocity

Answer 9

people should help those who have helped them and not help those who haven’t helped you

Question 10

Impact of personal norms

Answer 10

personal beliefs and opinions that dictate how we feel and how we respond to the situation

Question 11

Bystander effect and Intervention

Answer 11

The fact that we are less likely to speak up in a crowd
- Diffusion of personal responsibility
- Worried about others opinions