Face Injustice Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is a Prosocial Orientation?
Being naturally inclined to help others and care about their well-being.
This orientation reflects a person’s inherent tendency towards altruistic behavior.
What does it mean to help on gut instinct?
Reacting automatically or intuitively to injustice without overthinking.
This often involves immediate emotional responses to perceived wrongs.
What is the ‘Just World Hypothesis’?
The belief that people always ‘get what they deserve.’
Rejecting this belief allows for recognition that injustice can happen to anyone.
What does fighting pluralistic ignorance involve?
Challenging the false assumption that others’ inaction means nothing is wrong or help isn’t needed.
This encourages individuals to take action despite perceived inaction from others.
How does developing shared humanity and empathy for others manifest?
Seeing others as fundamentally like oneself and valuing their emotions and experiences.
This perspective fosters compassionate responses to injustice.
What role do strong moral principles play in helping behavior?
Being guided by a clear internal sense of right and wrong, even in difficult situations.
Moral principles often drive individuals to act against injustice.
What does high tolerance for risk entail?
Being willing to face danger, criticism, or personal loss to help someone else.
This risk-taking is often essential in situations requiring intervention.
How does being marginalized affect one’s response to injustice?
Understanding exclusion firsthand increases sensitivity to others’ suffering and injustice.
Marginalization can enhance empathy and motivation to help.
What is the significance of faith in personal competence?
Believing in one’s own ability to make a difference, even when the problem seems large or complex.
This faith empowers individuals to take action despite challenges.
What does going against altruistic inertia mean?
Overcoming the tendency to wait for someone else to help or for the ‘right moment’-acting instead of hesitating.
This proactive approach is crucial in situations that require immediate assistance.
