Prosocial behaviour

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Definition

voluntary acts intended to benefit another person

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Evidence for prosociality early in development

  • newborns cry in response to another infant crying

  • toddlers spontaneously help with care of siblings/household chores

  • toddlers show similar positive emotional responses when achieving a goal for themselves and when they help another achieve the same goal

  • 2-3 year-olds unlikely to show spontaneous, costly prosocial development

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Gender differences of prosocial behaviour

girls help/share more than boys, with a small effect size

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factors associated with prosocial behaviour

  • biology: studeis on gene-environment interactions indicate temperament, personality, and genetics

  • socialisation: gender expectations, cultural influences, and parental discipline

  • individual difference: empathy, theory of mind, perspective-taking