Prosocial Behavior Is Defined as

question 83

Multiple Choice

Prosocial behavior is defined as

• A) any act that makes a person feel better.
• B) a positive social act reflecting a concern for others.
• C) an act intended to do good, but that actually results in harm to the person at whom the act is aimed.
• D) the vicarious experiencing of another person's emotions.

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Definitions:

Marshall Sahlins

An American anthropologist known for his work on the structure of kinship and the evolution of societies and cultures.

Paleolithic

Referring to the earliest period of the Stone Age, characterized by the use of primitive stone tools and hunting and gathering as a way of life.

Food Scarcity

A condition in which there is not enough food to satisfy the dietary requirements of the population, resulting in widespread hunger and malnourishment.

Mesolithic Transition

The period between the Paleolithic and Neolithic times, characterized by the development of new stone tool technologies and adaptations to changing environments and ways of life.