Discussion

1. Please follow the following guidelines for my replies to my discussion response. The book used is “Social Psychology” 10E edition by Saul Kassin, Steven Fein and Hazel Rose Markus.

******III. APA FORMAT: original postings should include in-text citations and references using APA style. Also must be 450 words!

Depending on the circumstances, an individual is more or less likely to help others whom they are not acquainted with. In comparison altruism is helping others without conscious regard for one's self-interests.

Explain why you would agree or disagree that helping others is purely based on circumstances of the event. Describe the most important factor motivating an individual to help others in need.

Explain how is it possible that individuals exhibit altruistic behavior without weighing the consequences of their actions. Do you agree or disagree that individuals expect to be rewarded in exchange of their help provided to others as discussed in the social-exchange theory?

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Please use the text book mentioned above.

To support your work make sure to utilize your course and text readings. When asked also utilize outside sources as well. As in all assignments make sure to cite your sources in your work and provide a reference for that citation utilizing APA format.