AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is prosocial behavior?
A
Acting in a way that is detrimental for others.
B
Acting in a way that is beneficial for others.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Prosocial Behavior and Empathy (in Adulthood) Prosocial behavior represents a broad category of acts, such as helping, sharing, comforting, donating, or volunteering, and cooperation, that are intended to benefit others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Over time, prosocial behavior is associated with greater psychological well-being, better social relationships, and better physical health, including greater longevity. Thus, prosocial behavior is valuable for both those who receive help and those who do the helping.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prosocial behavior was defined as behavior through which people benefit others (Eisenberg, 1982), including helping, cooperating, comforting, sharing, and donating (Eisenberg and Fabes, 1998; Greener and Crick, 1999).

Detailed explanation-4: -Prosocial behavior occurs when people act to benefit others rather than themselves. Altruism, cooperation, and caregiving are a few examples of prosocial behavior. Prosocial behavior is a central part of morality.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prosocial behaviour is doing something to benefit, help or care for someone else because you believe that other people’s feelings and experiences are important. For example, it might be: showing kindness by speaking gently to someone or considering their feelings. comforting someone who’s sad or hurt.

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