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?

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

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

    <p>They donated more frequently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor for motivating prosocial behavior?

    <p>Moral values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can diminish prosocial behavior?

    <p>Extrinsic rewards</p> 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?

    <p>7 to 9 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The dlPFC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>The ventral striatum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Toddlers are happier when they give candy to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Infants prefer individuals who help 'good' people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following is the definition of prosociality?

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

    How can prosocial behaviors be categorized?

    <p>Based on the motivation of the actor and the need of the beneficiary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Upper right quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cognitive control regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives risky and prosocial behaviors during adolescence?

    <p>Reward system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They become less prosocial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions overlap for both prosocial behaviors and risk taking?

    <p>Cognitive control and reward regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Social evaluation regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between prosocial behavior and positive affect?

    <p>Prosocial behavior leads to more positive affect</p> 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?

    <p>They might have more social support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Feeling good about oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

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