Psychology of Human Relationships Why 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

Altruistic or Prosocial?