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Prosocial Behavior Department of Psychology, Grand Canyon University PSY: 362 Prosocial Behavior Prosocial behavior is something that individuals experience every day. It can be experienced by acting out the behavior or receiving the behavior. Prosocial behavior is behavior that is acted out in order to benefit others (Gilovich, et al., 2018). Prosocial behaviors can be used out of selfless desires or they can be used out of selfish desires. When prosocial behaviors are performed selflessly, the behavior is classified as being altruistic (Gilovich, et al., 2018). When prosocial behaviors are performed selfishly, the behavior is classified as being egoistic (Gilovich, et al., 2018). This essay will dive into altruism, egoism, how they compare, as well as the idea of pure altruism. Altruistic VS Egoistic Behavior Altruism Altruism is the act of helping someone else in a selfless manner (Gilovich, et al., 2018). Altruistic acts are not performed because of feelings of duty, loya
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