social responsibility

ib psychology

altruism

the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

arousal-cost benefit

people are motivated to reduce unpleasant feelings by helping someone in need

biological altruism

an organism acts in a way that benefits others at a cost to itself. if the benefit of the action is greater than the cost to the individual, the genes responsible for altruistic behavior could evolve.

bystanderism

someone doesn't help a person in need when others are present

compliance

someone agrees to do something because they are asked to

consensus

a general agreement, a theory, or a decision-making process

descriptive social norms

beliefs about how others behave, or what is commonly done that can influence people's behaviors and decisions. 

diffusion of responsibility

individuals feel less compelled to take action when others are present, assuming someone else will do it.

empathy-altruism hypothesis

empathy for a person in need can lead to selfless helping behavior.

informational social influence

the influence of others leads to conformity because people want to be correct in their judgments.

kin selection theory

explanation of altruism that states that individuals are more likely to help their relatives to ensure the survival of shared genes.

normative social influence

the influence of others leads to conformity based on the desire to be liked or accepted by a group.

prosocial behavior

actions intended to benefit others or society as a whole, rather than oneself

psychological altruism

selfless concern for the well-being of others can motivate individuals to act altruistically, without the expectation of personal gain.