Which Statement About Parental Socialization of Sympathy and Prosocial Behaviour

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement about parental socialization of sympathy and prosocial behaviour is true?

• A) Parental warmth and support appear to be sufficient to promote prosocial tendencies.
• B) The use of rewards and punishment is moderately effective at fostering altruism.
• C) Children who are often encouraged by their parents to engage in helpful activities often fail to internalize prosocial values as they become bored with or even rebel from these practices.
• D) None of these statements is true.

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The inclination to place excessive focus on personal characteristics while undervaluing the impact of environmental conditions in interpreting the actions of others.

Individualism

A cultural orientation that values the independence, autonomy, and self-interest of individuals over groups or collectives.

Protestantism

A branch of Christianity that originated with the Reformation, a movement against what its followers perceived to be errors in the Roman Catholic Church.