PSY220H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Coquitlam River, Social Exchange Theory, Pluralistic Ignorance
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Psy220 - chapter 10: prosocial behaviour (lecture 9) Prosocial behaviour: a helpful action that benefits other people without necessarily providing any direct benefits to the person performing the act, and that may even involve a risk for the person who helps. Altruism: behaviour that is motivated by an unselfish (non self-interest) concern for the welfare of others: altruism is a form of prosocial behaviour, but is not the only type. When a stranger is distressed: heroism or apathy: heroism: actions that involve courageous risk-taking to obtain a socially valued goal. Someone who works in a prosocial job (e. g. nurse) is not a hero. Winners of the carnegie hero medal: which is awarded throughout the us and canada to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving/attempting to save the lives of others. Kitty genovese"s murder led to research in this area.
