Altruism & Prosocial Behavior Part II
Next section: Pro-social Behavior Who (has done) does “service”? Who has asked a friend for a “favor”? Like RELATIONSHIPS, we all have some experience Class Outline: Defining altruism and prosocial behavior Identifying factors influencing altruism and prosocial behavior Explaining altruism and prosocial behavior Who receives and gives help Field research project
Defining altruism and prosocial behavior? any act intended to help others regardless of the helpers motives acts intended to help others with no expectation of personal gain Altruism: Prosocial behavior:
Factors influencing altruism & prosocial behavior? Situational: âbystander effect: â responsibility â time pressure Personal:
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Factors influencing altruism & prosocial behavior? Personal: â attraction â attributions â models â emotion â disposition â : â â â â gender â : â â â â â in receiving help â in asking for help
Theoretical perspectives on helping behavior: Prosocial behavior: any act intended to help others regardless of the helpers motives Altruism: acts intended to help others with no expectation of personal gain
Perspective I: Prosocial behavior: Altruis m Two general principles: : –
Prosocial behavior: Altruis m Perspective I Research:
Perspective II: Prosocial behavior: Altruis m animal examples : – self preservation versus altruism: –
Perspective II: Prosocial behavior: Altruis m Social Norms: norm of : – help those norm of : – help those norm of : – rules about – :
Socio-Cultural Research: Prosocial behavior: Altruis m Reciprocity Norm Study:
Perspective IV: Prosocial behavior: Altruis m Cognitive/Decision-Making Steps: Need Perception What Help and How Personal Responsibility Costs/Benefits Assessment
Need Perception: Prosocial behavior: Altruis m Need Perception interpretation is vital: – cues for interpretation as emergency: – – – – –
Need Perception Research: Prosocial behavior: Altruis m Need Perception Study: