Problem
Topic: Altruism and Cooperation Prosocial Behavior
This problem contains two parts. You may type directly into this worksheet.
Part 1: Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Website
Visit the website of The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, an organization dedicated to altruistic pursuits. Review the information, literature, and downloadable documents, then in 100-250 words answer the following.
• Explain the purpose of this website/movement.
• Discuss what story or stories influenced you the most and why.
Part 2:
My Prosocial Day Design your own assignment in which you implement five acts of kindness (prosocial behavior) or an entire DAY of compassion and kindness. Use your discretion, common sense, and modesty at all times. Do not put yourself in an environment of potential danger or harm.
Answer the following questions, one paragraph per question (100 words minimum) will suffice
• Describe your implementation of kindness: what you did, how you approach the idea, where you implement it, and to whom.
• Describe the reactions you perceived from others and yourself.
• Describe what you learned about prosocial behavior from this exercise. Compare the actual application of the behavior relative to this topic material.
• If you are a faith-based person, explain how your faith helped you implement your helping behavior. If you are not a faith-based person, explain what philosophy, belief system, or values you connected to helping behavior.