Altruism Prosocial Behavior Part II Next section Prosocial

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? 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

Factors influencing altruism & prosocial behavior? Personal: Situational: â bystander effect: â responsibility â time pressure

Factors influencing altruism & prosocial behavior? Personal: â

Factors influencing altruism & prosocial behavior? Personal: â â

Factors influencing altruism & prosocial behavior? Personal: â â â

Factors influencing altruism & prosocial behavior? Personal: â â â attraction attributions models emotion disposition gender 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: Two general principles: • : – • Prosocial behavior: Altruism

Perspective I Research: Prosocial behavior: Altruism

Perspective II: Prosocial behavior: Altruism • animal examples • : – • • self preservation versus altruism: –

Perspective II: Social Norms: Prosocial behavior: Altruism • norm of – help those • norm of – rules about – : : : : •

Socio-Cultural Research: Reciprocity Norm Study: Prosocial behavior: Altruism

Perspective IV: Cognitive/Decision-Making Steps: Need Perception Personal Responsibility Prosocial behavior: Costs/Benefits Assessment Altruism What Help and How

Need Perception: Need Perception • interpretation is vital: Prosocial behavior: Altruism – • cues for interpretation as emergency: – – –

Need Perception Research: Need Perception Study: Prosocial behavior: Altruism