SOA 223 1nd Edition Lecture 19 Outline of Last Lecture 1. Aggression continued…2. Evolutionary psychologyOutline of Current Lecture Current LectureProsocial Behavior: Voluntary behavior carried out to benefit another personAltruism: Primary goal to help another, even no cost to selfEgoistic Helping: Form of helping, primary goal increase own welfareDifferent Forms of Helping Behavior- Rescuing- Donating- Assisting- Volunteering- Giving social supportMotives underlying helping- Evolutionary factorso The “selfish gene” inclusive fitnesso Kinship selection, help genetic relativeso Biological stakes are high- Social exchange factors- “ought” factors: social norms- EmpathyReproductive Advantages in helping nonkin- Reciprocal altruism & cooperation in groups, increases chances you will be helped in return & surviveThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Social exchange factors- Rewards- Costs- Equity considerations Social norms- Reciprocity norm- Social responsibility norm- Religious and ethical codesEmpathy- Ability to put yourself in shoes of another and experience what they’re experiencing Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis: When we feel empathy for someone, we will attempt to help purel for altruistic reasons- Could help due to empathic concern- 2 egoistic reasons: social rewards & experienced distressDifference between Egoistic & Altruistic motives- Easy to escape situation?- If egoistic motive, helping should decline when escape from situation is easy- If altruistic motive, help given regardless of ease of
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