Altruism WarmUp Have you ever felt the need

Altruism

Warm-Up: Have you ever felt the need to help someone that you did not know? Explain the event. If someone dropped their books in the hallway when you and your peers were walking to class, would you stop to help?

Explanation: An unselfish concern for the welfare of other people By helping relatives survive and reproduce through altruistic acts, it is passed on

Factors Promoting: State of Mind- Good Mood Similar problems- Sensitivity Competent Need Jobs of Approval Personal Responsibility

Factors Inhibiting: Uncertainty Fear Bystander Effect

Bystander Effect People are less likely to help or provide aid when other people re present http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=KIv. GIw. Lc. Iuw What did you notice other people to do while the girl was screaming and shouting? What would you do

Notes Explanation: An altruistic person might jump into a river to save someone who is drowning, or run into a burning building, a firefighter does that as part of his job Factors Promote: State of Mind- are in a good mood or bad mood( good more generous , could also make people feel more powerful and able to provide aid) Similar: They will be empathic and can put themselves in someone else's shoes, they will be more likely to help Competent- Registered nurses, or firefighters will aid the victims of accidents

By helping someone they may gain the approval of others Personal Responsibility- Teachers and camp counselors, responsible for students or campers in their care Inhibit: People are reluctant t help if they are unsure a person is hurt or in need Fear of injuring themselves