Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-23-2024
Abstract
Prosocial behavior is a widely researched area of social psychology. It can be defined as the voluntary actions performed with the goal of benefiting others. This concept of helping others includes a wide range of actions, from simple acts such as holding the door open for someone to larger acts like donating money to charity (Peetz & Howard, 2022). This chapter will explore the topic of prosocial behavior by identifying the main types of prosocial behavior and the measure used to assess them, explaining the motivation behind prosocial behavior, and discussing various benefits and counterarguments to prosocial behavior.
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Recommended Citation
Sean Fernando, Claire Leach, Danielle Haake, et al.. "Prosocial Behavior" (2024). Psychology Student Publications. 53.
https://commons.und.edu/psych-stu/53