The "Feel Good, Do Good" Effect in Studies of Prosocial

question 143

Multiple Choice

The "feel good, do good" effect in studies of prosocial behavior refers to the idea that __________.

• A) helping puts people in a good mood
• B) people in a good mood are more likely to help
• C) in adults, helping is self-reinforcing
• D) helping in emergencies relieves distress

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

A field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development.

Preoperational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children begin to engage in symbolic play but lack the ability to perform operations or use logical thinking.

Accommodation

In psychology, it refers to the cognitive process of revising existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understandings to make new information fit.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals learn to think, understand, reason, and remember over time.