Behavior That Is Carried Out with the Goal of Helping

question 44

Multiple Choice

Behavior that is carried out with the goal of helping others is called __________ behavior.

• A) cooperative
• B) altruistic
• C) prosocial
• D) reciprocal

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Definitions:

LeDoux's Work

Refers to the research by neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux on the neural mechanisms underlying emotion and memory, particularly focused on fear.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events, playing a key role in the processing of emotions.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Theories of Emotion

A set of psychological theories aiming to explain how emotions are experienced, how they are triggered, and the biological and cognitive processes that underlie them.