prosocial behaviour

Question 1

Burnstein et al. (1994); Barrett et al. (2002)

Answer 1

People more likely to help close kin, especially in life-threatening situations.

Question 2

Penner et al. (2005)

Answer 2

Reciprocal altruism and reputation influence helping behavior.

Question 3

Batson et al. (1987, 1991, 1997)

Answer 3

Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis – empathy drives selfless helping.

Question 4

Latané & Darley (1970)

Answer 4

Cognitive model of bystander intervention outlines steps before helping.

Question 5

Kitty Genovese Case

Answer 5

Sparked research into the bystander effect – presence of others reduces helping likelihood.