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Prosocial Behaviour

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Voluntary behaviour intended to benefit another, such as helping, sharing, comforting, and donating (as defined in a developmental psychology framework).

References

Spinrad, T. L., & Eisenberg, N. (2017). Compassion in children. The Oxford handbook of compassion science, 53-63.

Alternative Meanings:
  • Prosocial behaviour

    In developmental psychology, "prosocial behavior" is typically defined as voluntary behaviour intended to benefit another, such as helping, sharing, comforting, and donating.

    References

    Spinrad, T. L., & Eisenberg, N. (2017). Compassion in children. The Oxford handbook of compassion science, 53-63.