Define altruism and discuss how people learn to become altruist.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Two factors come into play. Individuals who are assertive, sociable and good at self regulation (not overwhelmed by situations) are more likely to be altruistic. The second factor is the presence of models of altruistic behavior. Altruism is learned in this manner.
Learning Objective: 4
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: p. 153, Altruism and Prosocial behavior
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