PRO-SOCIAL AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: Altruism Flashcards
1
Q
Define: altruism
A
Pro-social behaviour focused on the wellbeing or benefit of others without any thougt to personal gain or reward
2
Q
How is it different from pro-social behaviour?
A
No personal gain or reward is expected.
3
Q
Describe the debate about whether genuine altruism truly exists.
A
Baston says some people are genuinely altruistc
Others say all instances of altruism have an underlying selfish explanation
4
Q
Do some psychologists argue that altruism involves a personal risk to the helper’s safety?
A
yeah
