PRO-SOCIAL AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: Introduction

Question 1

Define: social relationship

Answer 1

the connection or association between two or more people, especially with regard to how they think, feel and behave towards each other

Question 2

How are social relationships formed?

Answer 2

Through interaction, as humans are social beings who enjoy interaction and prefer not to live in isolation

Question 3

Can social relationships have varying degrees of intimacy?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Do all social relationships involve social behaviour?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Define: social behaviour

Answer 5

Any behavior where interaction occurs between two or more people.

Question 6

Define: pro-social behaviour

Answer 6

Any behaviour intended (with intent) to help or benefit another person, group or society

Question 7

Define: anti-social behaviour

Answer 7

Any behaviour that is disruptive or harmful to the wellbeing or property of another person or to the functioning of a group or society

Question 8

Is informed consent usually given in pro-social behaviour studies? Why/why not?

Answer 8

No; results in purpose being revealed which would possibly make the results invalid and unreliable
Often deception is used so participants must be debriefed