Prosocial behavior is a well-studied phenomenon in the field of social psychology. A large body of research examines conditions under which people help—or fail to help. However, not only has most of ...

Key finding: Toddlers respond more to assertive instructions, showing higher rates of helping behavior in both spontaneous and prompted situations. Cultural contrasts: Ugandan mothers often used ...

All children act out, so it can be hard to know if your child needs professional help. These are the signs you should consult with a therapist. Sometimes, kids just need a little extra support, a ...

The reflections from my students, combined with recent research on prosocial behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, provide evidence of helping behaviors during this challenging time, and also ...