In Relation to Prosocial Behaviour, Cognitive Processing Capacity (The Ability

question 64

Multiple Choice

In relation to prosocial behaviour, cognitive processing capacity (the ability to notice what is going on around us) may increase when:

• A) we are in a good mood
• B) external rewards are available
• C) a charitable model is present
• D) helpful peers are present
• E) self-rewards are available

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Definitions:

Conformity

The action of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to match those of a group or societal norms, often due to real or perceived social pressure.

Asch's Studies

A series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch examining how peer pressure to conform would influence an individual's judgment.

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group on individual members to make them conform to the group's standards, norms, or actions.

Milgram Obedience Study

A landmark psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.