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The Basics of Prosocial Behaviour Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
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Are those intended to help other people. These actions are characterized by a concern for the rights, feelings, and welfare of other people.

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Prosocial Behaviors

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Behaviours that can be described as prosocial include:

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feeling empathy and concern for others

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Benefits of Pro-Social Behaviors

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• Mood-boosting effects
• Social support benefits
• Stress-reducing effects

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4
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These are prosocial actions that serve self-benefitting purposes

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Proactive

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These are actions that are performed in response to individual needs

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Reactive

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These include actions that are meant to help others without any expectations of personal gain

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Altruistic

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7
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The Different Motivations of 3 Prosocial Actions

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Proactive - motivated by status, goals, and popularity
Altruistic - linked to being like by peers and achieving shared goals

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8
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It is often seen as a form of prosocial behaviour, but some suggest that they represent different concepts

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Altruism

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It is viewed as a form of helping motivated purely out of concern for the individual in need

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Altruism

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Five key things must happen order for a person to take action

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  1. Notice what is happening
  2. Interpret the event as an emergency
  3. Experience feelings of responsibility
  4. Believe that they have the skills to help
  5. Make a conscious choice to offer assistance
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Things that you can do to improve prosocial actions

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• Develop your skills
• Model prosocial actions
• Praise acts of kindness

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