Text book: “The SocialPsychology of Prosocial Behavior”
Chapter 7 — Being the Helper and Being Helped
Each answer should be a minimum of two paragraphs. Use examples to support your answers.
- What is known as the combination of empathy, a sense of responsibility, and the capacity to feel concern for and attachment to other people? Discuss thoroughly and give two examples.
- Compare and contrast service learning and civic engagement as defined by the American Psychological Association found here: https: //www.apa.org/education/undergrad/civic-engagement.aspx. Give three examples of each.
- Why do people differ in their pro-social tendencies? Discuss thoroughly.
- What variables affect people’s reactions to assistance and willingness to help?
- Discuss the key components of a pro-social personality.
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