Prosocial Behaviour

question 88

Multiple Choice

Prosocial behaviour

• 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 behaviour in response to others' distress.

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Definitions:

Individual Demand

The amount of a product or service that a single consumer is willing and able to purchase at various prices, holding all else constant.

Society Demand

This refers to the total demand for various goods and services by all members of a society or community, often influenced by factors like price, income levels, and societal norms.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be consumed by one individual without reducing availability to others and without a direct cost.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where some individuals consume more than their fair share or pay less than their fair share of the cost of a shared resource.