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What Is the Connection Between Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

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What is the connection between empathy and prosocial behavior?


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Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological tension induced by dissonant relationships between cognitive elements.

Anticipated Reactions

Expectations about how others might respond to one's actions, which can influence decision-making processes.

Situational Constraint

An influence on behavior due to the likelihood that other persons will learn about that behavior and respond positively or negatively to it.

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