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Recognizing individual factors that influence prosocial behavior, including distinct characteristics of a person such as personality, age, and biological aspects.

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologyProsocial behaviour

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Recognizing individual factors that influence prosocial behavior, including distinct characteristics of a person such as personality, age, and biological aspects

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Factors Influencing Prosocial Behavior

Prosocial behavior can be influenced by various individual factors such as personality, age, and biological aspects. For example, empathetic individuals are more likely to help others, while age can affect the impulsivity of helping actions.

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