San Diego State University Prosocial Behavior Question

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In a few sentences, please respond to each of the following questions. Up to 10 points can be earned for a completed assignment, with partial credit available for incomplete responses.

Define the following terms: prosocial behavior; empathy; altruism; apathy

Explain each of the following models of prosocial behavior: empathy-altruism hypothesis; negative-state relief model; empathic joy hypothesis; reciprocal altruism theory; genetic determination model

Define the terms diffusion of responsibility and the bystander effect. Explain what occurred during the murder of Kitty Genovese in the 1960’s, and the reasons for the lack of help and apathy that took place amongst the numerous bystanders. What influences do you think most dramatically affected the outcome of this case? Support your response
Discuss each of the five key steps in deciding to help, or not help, suggested by researchers Darley and Latane (1968). Do you think this interpretation is accurate? Why or why not?
If you were faced with a decision to help a stranger, what would you be willing to do or not do, and why? Support your response
Discuss the various external and internal factors that increase or decrease the tendency to help
Do you believe that a scale could be designed to assess for altruism and determining the likelihood of helping behavior? If you were asked to design your own altruism scale, what would it look like and how would it work? Support your response

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