Psychology of Human RelationshipsWhy we do good for each other Why we avoid helping each other
Why we are attracted to each other
Role of communication in relationships
Why relationships endAll about violence
What does it mean to be a good person?
• Authenticity• Compassionate• Kindness• Forgiving• Respectful• Honest and Trustworthy• Courage
I hear all the time the questions, why do humans do such horrible things to others…but maybe the question should be, why do humans ever do good things for other.
Distinguish between altruism and prosocial behavior
Two ways to do good to other….Altruism• Behavior that benefits
another person – sometimes at some costs.
• it is non-beneficial or disadvantageous to the individual who performs such a behavior for the benefit of others
Prosocial behavior• Behavior that benefits
others or has positive social consequences.
• To build positive relationships in society.
• The opposites are aggressive or “anti-social” behavior.
Distinguish between altruism and prosocial behavior
