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Motivational/ intentional Definition of Alturism
beneficial acts for which the actors primary motive or intent was the address the needs of others
Behavioral definition of Alturism
behavior that benefits another person, regardless of the actor's motive (help if they intend to or not)
Theories of Altruism and Prosocial Development
Biological theories
humans more likely to survive in groups, inorder to get along they must be prosocial, -- genes, shared environments, and nonshared environments, all contribute to empathic responding and prosocial behavior for preschool and elementary school children
Theories of Altruism and Prosocial Development
Psychoanalytic theory
although children are driven by ID impulses, children internalize socail norms and principles, including the "golden rule" the norm of reciprocity, and the norm of social responsibility
Theories of Altruism and Prosocial Development
Social Learning theory
having their prosocial behaviors reinforced- learn by observing
Theories of Altruism and Prosocial Development
cognitive theories
as children develop intellectually they will acquire important cognitive skills that will affect both thier reasoining about prosocial issues and their motivation to act in the interests of others
Developmental Trends in Altruism
12-18 mo
occasionally offer toys to others companions
recruit a parent to comfort a companion
Developmental Trends in Altruism
2 yr
more likely to offer and share toys
provide direct comfort for someone experiencing distress
Developmental Trends in Altruism
2.3-3.5 yr
take pleasure in performing acts of kindness to benefit others during pretend play
Developmental Trends in Altruism
4-6 yr
performed more real helping acts and rarely "play acted" the role of the altruist
Eisenberg's Level of Prosocial Moral Reasoning
1-Hedonistic
concern for ones own need
Eisenberg's Level of Prosocial Moral Reasoning
2- Needs oriented
recognition of others needs, but not sympathetic
Eisenberg's Level of Prosocial Moral Reasoning
3- stereotyped, approval oriented
concern for approval, stereotyped good and bad
Eisenberg's Level of Prosocial Moral Reasoning
4- empathic orientation
evidence of sympathetic feelings some duties
Eisenberg's Level of Prosocial Moral Reasoning
5- internalized values oriented
internalized values, norms, convictions