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Basic Motives Underlying Prosocial Behavior: Theories

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Social Exchange theory

We make decisions (such as helping others) in order to maximize our rewards and minimize our costs.

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Updated 2025-10-09

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Social psychology

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Introduction to Psychology @ OpenStax Course

OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

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An employee is considering whether to help a coworker who is struggling with a difficult project. Helping would mean staying an hour late. According to the principles of social exchange, which of the following internal calculations would most likely lead the employee to help?

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An employee is considering whether to help a coworker who is struggling with a difficult project. Helping would mean staying an hour late. According to the principles of social exchange, which of the following internal calculations would most likely lead the employee to help?

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