Prosocial Behavior and Its Influences

Prosocial Behavior

Doing something good for someone or for society.

Reciprocity

Obligation to return in kind what another has done for us.

Direct reciprocity

Returning a favor directly to the person who helped you.

Indirect reciprocity

Returning a favor to someone else based on the help received from another.

Fairness

Norms that promote fairness.

Equity

Fairness in distribution of resources.

Equality

Equal distribution of resources regardless of contribution.

Unfairness

Inequitable distribution of resources.

Underbenefited

Receiving less than what one deserves.

Overbenefited

Receiving more than what one deserves.

Your Fair Share

The concept of receiving a fair portion of resources.

Tragedy of the Commons

Depletion of resources owned collectively.

Hoarding

Accumulating resources excessively.

Cooperation

Each person does their part and works toward a common goal.

Prisoner's dilemma

A situation where individuals must choose between competition and cooperation.

Forgiveness

Ceasing to feel anger toward or seek retribution against someone who has wronged you.

Obedience

Following orders from an authority figure.

Conformity

Going along with the crowd.

Bystander effect

People are less likely to help when they are in the presence of others.