What Term Refers to Helping Behavior That Is Performed Voluntarily

question 183

Multiple Choice

What term refers to helping behavior that is performed voluntarily for the benefit of another person, with no anticipation of reward?

• A) altruism
• B) collectivism
• C) interdependence
• D) humanitarianism

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Definitions:

Cocktail Party Effect

The capacity of the brain to concentrate its hearing attention on a specific stimulus, ignoring other surrounding stimuli, like when an individual manages to concentrate on a single conversation despite being in a loud environment.

Unconscious Mental Activity

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Drug Refusal Skills

The abilities and strategies an individual uses to effectively resist the pressure to use drugs.