Prosociality based on Sally's notes

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Which type of prosocial behavior is categorized based on the emotional need of the other person?

Helping

Comfort (correct)

Resource sharing

Social engagement

According to Wu & Hong, prosocial behavior is always motivated by someone else's need.

True

False (correct)

Which type of emotions motivate immediate responses to aid someone's survival?

Positive emotions

Negative emotions (correct)

What did the study by Moore et al. (1973) find about the relationship between positive affect and prosocial behavior in children?

Positive affect leads to increased prosocial behavior in children. Signup and view all the answers

What did the control group in the study on donation behavior do more frequently than the gift groups?

They donated more frequently Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor for motivating prosocial behavior?

Moral values Signup and view all the answers

What can diminish prosocial behavior?

Extrinsic rewards Signup and view all the answers

What age range of children exposed to high inequality in resource division were more likely to give to poor individuals?

7 to 9 years old Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region helps us control our impulses and is involved in engaging in costly giving?

The dlPFC Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need cognitive control to engage in costly giving?

Because we need to regulate negative emotions associated with giving up money Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region tracks outcomes that are rewarding for the self when engaging in costly prosocial behavior?

The ventral striatum Signup and view all the answers

Why can extrinsic rewards undermine the intrinsic motivation for prosocial action?

Because extrinsic rewards can crowd out the feeling of goodness for doing something Signup and view all the answers

Which age group exhibits prosocial behavior as early as three months old?

Infants Signup and view all the answers

What is the main finding of Aknin et al. 2012 study?

Toddlers are happier when they give candy to others Signup and view all the answers

What do infants prefer based on the study conducted by Hamlin 2014?

Infants prefer individuals who help 'good' people Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between risk-taking and prosocial behavior in adolescence?

High risk-taking tendencies lead to low pro-social tendencies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of prosociality?

Any behavior intended to benefit or help others, regardless of whether it stems from empathy, altruism, moral values, or social norms. Signup and view all the answers

How can prosocial behaviors be categorized?

Based on the motivation of the actor and the need of the beneficiary. Signup and view all the answers

Where do prosocial behaviors fall on the X axis in Wu and Hong's diagram?

Upper right quadrant Signup and view all the answers

Which neural circuitry contributes to both risky behaviors and prosocial behaviors in adolescents?

Cognitive control regions Signup and view all the answers

What drives risky and prosocial behaviors during adolescence?

Reward system Signup and view all the answers

What happens if individuals do not receive reward signals for risky behaviors during adolescence?

They become less prosocial Signup and view all the answers

Which regions overlap for both prosocial behaviors and risk taking?

Cognitive control and reward regions Signup and view all the answers

What impacts the behaviors of adolescents when it comes to prosociality?

Social evaluation regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between prosocial behavior and positive affect?

Prosocial behavior leads to more positive affect Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible reason why individuals high in prosocial behavior experience a buffering effect of stress on affect?

They might have more social support Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between empathy and prosocial behavior?

Empathy is not required for prosocial behavior, but it is associated with prosocial behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible benefit that individuals may gain from engaging in prosocial behavior?

Feeling good about oneself Signup and view all the answers