Pro-social behavior  is behavior that is intended to benefit others (Fiske, 2014). There are various schools of thought regarding why individuals engage in pro-social behavior. These explanations include  egocentric purposes ,  altruistic purposes ,  collective purposes , or adherence  to moral standards . In addition to motivation, it is important to consider how situational factors affect pro-social behavior (Fiske, 2014). For this week’s application, review the Learning Resources (Fiske, Chapter 9; Darley & Latane, 1968) as well as supplemental sources you determine using Walden’s Library. The Assignment (3–5 pages) Define pro-social behavior. Explain three potential conditions in which diffusion of responsibility might occur and why. Explain the steps of pro-social behavior and the significance of each step. Be specific and use the current literature to support your response. Submit by Day 7. Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course. .

1. Pro-social behavior
is behavior that is intended to benefit others (Fiske, 2014).
There are various schools of thought regarding why individuals
engage in pro-social behavior. These explanations include
egocentric purposes
,
altruistic purposes
,
collective purposes
, or adherence
to moral standards
. In addition to motivation, it is important to consider how
situational factors affect pro-social behavior (Fiske, 2014).
For this week’s application, review the Learning Resources
(Fiske, Chapter 9; Darley & Latane, 1968) as well as
supplemental sources you determine using Walden’s Library.
The Assignment (3–5 pages)
Define pro-social behavior.
Explain three potential conditions in which diffusion of
responsibility might occur and why.
Explain the steps of pro-social behavior and the significance of
each step.
Be specific and use the current literature to support your
response.
Submit by Day 7.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all
resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference
list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources
for this course.