Critically discuss what the social psychology student was referring to in the above scenario using a theory of pro-social behaviour as a framework.
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 04:13:43
Category: / Law & Government / Military
Length: 5 pages (1334 words)
Category: / Law & Government / Military
Length: 5 pages (1334 words)
Lily is 13 years old and tall for her age. One afternoon, she confronts a suspicious-looking stranger loitering near a young girl playing in the local park. The stranger takes to his heels when Lily challenges him. Lily's bravery is the talk of the neighbourhood. On hearing of this a student who is studying social psychology makes the comment: It's just as well Lily's usual playmates were not around or that little girl might not have …
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