IB Psychology HL - Relationships - Distinguish Between Altruism And Prosocial
Pro-social behaviour is any voluntary action intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, donating, or rescuing someone in need.
pro-social behaviour
any behaviour intended to benefit others
e. g. giving donations, rescuing someone in danger
Key Terms
pro-social behaviour
any behaviour intended to benefit others
e. g. giving donations, rescuing someone in danger
reasons for pro-social behaviour
egoistic motivation (selfish reasons)
- altruism: performance of prosocial actions without expectation of benefit for oneself
altruism
behaviour with the aim of increasing another’s welfare
- regardless of personal cost or benefit
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| Term | Definition |
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pro-social behaviour |
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reasons for pro-social behaviour |
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altruism |
- regardless of personal cost or benefit |