CHD3472 Ch. 10: Altruism & Moral
Development Question and answers
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What are the two primary views on altruism? - correct answers Behavioral
view, motivational/intentional view
The _____ view on altruism suggests that it consists of any act that benefits
others, regardless of motive. - correct answers Behavioral
The _____ view on altruism suggests that it consists of any act in which the
motive is other's benefit. - correct answers Motivational/intentional
What are the 4 primary theories of altruism and prosocial behavior? - correct
answers Evolutionary, psychoanalytic, social learning, cognitive development
Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that prosocial concern
and empathy are inborn, promoting survival of the species? - correct answers
Evolutionary view
According to this theory of altruism/prosocial behavior, cooperative living
offers both protection from predators and shared sustenance. - correct
answers Evolutionary view
Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that children internalize
societal values about prosocial behavior via their parents? - correct answers
Psychoanalytic view
, Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that, although altruism
can incur losses, a reward may still come from various aspects of the
behavior? - correct answers Social Learning view
According to the social learning view, what are the three potential sources of
rewards for altruism/prosocial behavior? - correct answers Relief of empathic
distress, praise leading to prosocial acts becoming self-reinforcing, modeling
Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that cognitive
development promotes prosocial behavior? - correct answers Cognitive
Development view
From _____ years, toddlers display increasing sympathy and prosocial
behavior towards others' distress. - correct answers 1-2
Toddlers turn away from others' distress due to _______. - correct answers
Behavioral inhibition
On average, do girls display more, less, or an equal amount of empathy when
compared to boys? - correct answers More
On average, do girls display more, less, or an equal amount of psychological
distress when compared to boys? - correct answers An equal amount
Although prosocial behavior emerges in toddlerhood, _____ is less common
(i.e., sharing), eventually increasing in elementary school. - correct answers
Self-sacrifice
When examining the cognitive contributions to altruism, what are two primary
contributors to altruistic behavior? - correct answers Perspective taking,
mature moral reasoning
Development Question and answers
already passed 2025
What are the two primary views on altruism? - correct answers Behavioral
view, motivational/intentional view
The _____ view on altruism suggests that it consists of any act that benefits
others, regardless of motive. - correct answers Behavioral
The _____ view on altruism suggests that it consists of any act in which the
motive is other's benefit. - correct answers Motivational/intentional
What are the 4 primary theories of altruism and prosocial behavior? - correct
answers Evolutionary, psychoanalytic, social learning, cognitive development
Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that prosocial concern
and empathy are inborn, promoting survival of the species? - correct answers
Evolutionary view
According to this theory of altruism/prosocial behavior, cooperative living
offers both protection from predators and shared sustenance. - correct
answers Evolutionary view
Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that children internalize
societal values about prosocial behavior via their parents? - correct answers
Psychoanalytic view
, Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that, although altruism
can incur losses, a reward may still come from various aspects of the
behavior? - correct answers Social Learning view
According to the social learning view, what are the three potential sources of
rewards for altruism/prosocial behavior? - correct answers Relief of empathic
distress, praise leading to prosocial acts becoming self-reinforcing, modeling
Which theory of altruism/prosocial behavior suggests that cognitive
development promotes prosocial behavior? - correct answers Cognitive
Development view
From _____ years, toddlers display increasing sympathy and prosocial
behavior towards others' distress. - correct answers 1-2
Toddlers turn away from others' distress due to _______. - correct answers
Behavioral inhibition
On average, do girls display more, less, or an equal amount of empathy when
compared to boys? - correct answers More
On average, do girls display more, less, or an equal amount of psychological
distress when compared to boys? - correct answers An equal amount
Although prosocial behavior emerges in toddlerhood, _____ is less common
(i.e., sharing), eventually increasing in elementary school. - correct answers
Self-sacrifice
When examining the cognitive contributions to altruism, what are two primary
contributors to altruistic behavior? - correct answers Perspective taking,
mature moral reasoning
