Define Altruism and Discuss the Factors That Tend to Increase

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Essay

Define altruism and discuss the factors that tend to increase or inhibit the occurrence of altruistic behavior.

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Definitions:

Perception Of Ability

An individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Stressful Event

A situation or occurrence that triggers a psychological or physical reaction.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body reacts to a stressor with a fight-or-flight response, activating various physiological changes.