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1 6-1 Discussion: Prosocial Behavior Student Name Institution Tutor Name Course Date

2 6-1 Discussion: Prosocial Behavior Is our ability to empathize with others a product of nature or nurture? How does our worldview shape our capacity for empathy? The ability to empathize with others is the product of a nuanced interaction between genetics and upbringing. In addition to environmental impacts like early-life experiences and cultural norms, genetic variables like brain processes and heredity also play a role. How we show and receive empathy is profoundly impacted by the worldview we have developed throughout time (Big Think, 2020). The complicated relationship between nature and nurture underlines the dynamic and multifaceted nature of our sympathetic skills. Researchers are still trying to figure out the roles each element plays in generating human empathy. In what ways is our moral compass influenced by the social and cultural perspectives that guide our behavior? Our communities' and societies' norms and values form our sense of right and wrong and direct our actions. Our moral judgments are shaped by the cultural norms and societal standards we are exposed to. Individuals acquire their culture's ethical and common moral concepts through interactions with others (Big Think, 2020). Our moral compass is based on the interplay of social and cultural variables, which directs our actions and ethical judgments. In what ways is our moral compass influenced by spiritual perspectives that guide our behavior? Religion and other spiritual traditions shape our moral compass by providing a foundation for proper conduct. Values, virtues, and moral principles are often formed and used as a basis for action by spiritual instruction. Faith and spiritual knowledge inform individuals' moral compass, and they draw on spiritual teachings while making ethical decisions.

3 Some people believe humans are exceptional because of our capacity for prosocial behavior, such as kindness and altruism. By contrast, others believe that all behavior is motivated by some degree of self-interest; therefore, humans cannot engage in selfless acts. Do you believe that humans are capable of altruism? Use credible evidence to support your position. People can be selfless. "altruism" describes those who help others without seeking anything in return. Volunteering, giving to charity, and helping a stranger in need are just a few examples of how humans show their capacity for altruism (CrashCourse, 2014). Risking one's life to save others, such as firefighters rushing into a burning building or lifeguards saving drowning people, is another show of altruism. Recent studies have found that genetic and environmental variables influence altruism in humans. How does the concept of prosocial behavior apply to any of the following programmatic course themes: Prosocial behavior can be effective in curriculum subjects like self-care and social justice. Prosocial people are more prone to seek their own and others' interests. Kindness as self-care boosts happiness by building relationships. Prosocial behavior promotes fairness and empathy in society, which supports social justice programs. Reference

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4 CrashCourse. (2014, November 24). Aggression vs. Altruism: Crash Course Psychology #40 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoTx7Rt4dig Big Think. (2020, December 16). Why moral people tolerate immoral behavior | Liane Young | Big Think [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6ZsFM6eIw

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