Describe an Experiment That Demonstrated a Preference for Helping Behaviour

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Essay

Describe an experiment that demonstrated a preference for helping behaviour in infants.

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Relationship

The professional bond between a therapist and a client, which is foundational for effective therapy and characterized by trust, respect, and understanding.

Existential Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility, focusing on the client's experience in the present moment.

Behavior Therapy

Behavior Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional behaviors through conditioning and other learning techniques.

Hawthorne Effect

The alteration of an individual's behavior due to their awareness of being observed, significant in research and experimental settings.