Prosocial Behavior

question 41

Multiple Choice

Prosocial behavior

• A) decreases with age in childhood and then increases into adulthood.
• B) is less common than self-focused discomfort (in response to others' distress) before the age of 18 months.
• C) is rarely seen in children under the age of 2, although they often display empathy and sympathy.
• D) is less common than aggressive behavior in response to others' distress.

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