PSYCH 104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Prosocial Behavior, Moral Reasoning, Psych
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Prosocial behavior- doing what"s best for others. Upstream reciprocity: passing benefits on to third parties instead of returning benefits to one"s benefactors. Worldwide movement to send ripples of kindness around the. Sometimes social psychologists seem to focus on the negative things. People can and actually do behave magnificently. Example: aaron collins dying wish to leave a waitress a. Prosocial behavior: doing something good for someone or for society. Includes behavior that respects others or allows society to operate. Obeying rules, conforming to accepted standards of behavior, and cooperating with others. Reciprocity: obligation to return in kind what another has done for us. Equality: idea that everyone gets the same amount, regardless of contribution. Over benefited: getting more than you deserve. Moral rules tell people what they should do. Many people associate morality with reasoning from principles. Moral reasoning: using logical deductions to make moral judgments based on abstract principles of right and wrong.
