helping

n. a type of prosocial behavior in which one or more individuals act to improve the status or well-being of one or more others. Although helping behavior is typically in response to a small request that involves little individual risk, all helping behavior incurs some cost to the individual providing it. See also altruism; egoistic helping.

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Psychology term of the day

January 20th 2025

target behavior

the specific behavior or behavioral pattern selected for modification in behavior therapy.