30 Questions
Which type of motivation is associated with self-directed behavior?
Intrinsic motivation
What is the effect of adult intervention on prosocial behavior in children?
Adult intervention undermines prosocial behavior
During adolescence, prosocial behavior is influenced by
Risk taking
What is the impact of rewards on tendencies to engage in prosocial behavior?
Rewards have mixed effects on tendencies to engage in prosocial behavior
Teens who have high risk-taking tendencies but low prosocial tendencies are more likely to engage in
Risky pro-social behavior
What are the three types of needs that can motivate prosocial behavior according to Wu and Hong?
Emotional, goal-related, and material needs
The individual differences in engaging in risk-taking and social sensitivity lead to inconsistent trends in
Prosocial behavior
During adolescence, the reward system is heightened and drives behavior, which can impact the individual's likelihood of engaging in
Prosocial behavior
Which region of the brain is highly active in response to anticipating or receiving rewards?
Striatum
What is the relationship between empathy and prosocial behavior?
Empathy is associated with higher levels of prosocial behavior
What is the role of cognitive control in facilitating prosocial behavior?
Cognitive control helps facilitate prosocial behavior through impulse control
What is the effect of extrinsic rewards on prosocial behavior?
Extrinsic rewards decrease prosocial behavior
Which age group shows an increase in prosocial behavior towards friends?
Adolescents
What type of rewards are more powerful motivators of prosocial behavior?
Intrinsic rewards
At what age do children exposed to high inequality give at different rates?
7-9 years old
What do infants as young as 4.5 months display?
Context dependent social preferences
Which of the following is NOT a factor that researchers consider when defining prosociality?
Personal gain
What is the main facet of prosociality?
It is intended to benefit another being
What is the difference between prosocial behavior and altruistic behavior?
Prosocial behavior benefits the actor as well as the recipient, while altruistic behavior does not benefit the actor
What is the focus of defining prosociality?
The consequence of the behavior for the recipient
Which type of emotion is often associated with motivating prosocial behavior?
Positive emotions
What is the relationship between positive emotions and prosocial behavior?
Positive emotions and prosocial behavior have a reciprocal relationship
Is empathy a requirement for prosocial behavior?
No, empathy is not a requirement for prosocial behavior
Does prosocial behavior increase or decrease with age?
Prosocial behavior increases with age
Which age group showed a greater shift in rating for both prosocial and antisocial behaviors?
Younger participants
Which age group is more likely to put in physical effort at equal levels for themselves and others?
Older adults
What is observed in infants at 3 months with increasing complexity by 4.5 months?
Prosocial behavior
What is the relationship between prosocial behavior and wellbeing?
Prosocial behavior and wellbeing have a nuanced relationship
Which recipient group did older participants show more prosocial behavior towards?
In group (national) recipients
What might be a possible reason for the individual variation in prosocial behavior during adolescence?
Interaction between reward and cognitive control
Test your knowledge on adolescent prosociality and how it is influenced by individual differences and social context. Explore the trends and factors that contribute to changes in prosocial behavior during this critical stage of development.
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