“The Social Psychology of Pro social Behavior”

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Why do people differ in their pro-social tendencies? Discuss thoroughly.
4. What variables affect people’s reactions to assistance and willingness to help?
5. Discuss the key components of a pro-social personality.

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