Essay on Comparing Aggression and Prosocial Behaviour

Comparing Aggression and Prosocial Behaviour Aggression and prosocial behaviour appear to be subject to very similar conditions, and processes. These two are discussed and compared along with correlations investigated by temperament theorists. The relevance of the Sherif (1953) experiment is examined, and used to illustrate how those with prosocial qualities and personalities can act in an aggressive manner at the same time, thereby bringing the idea of a continuum into doubt. The issues raised in the Sherif experiment are then re-applied to global instances of prosocial and aggressive behaviour. Prosocial behaviour is described by Eisenberg (1988) as voluntary behaviour intended to benefit another regardless of motive, while†¦show more content†¦The criteria for aggressive acts tend to mirror those of prosocial behaviour. Violent situations tend to escalate on the basis of reciprocation, (Toch, 1966), one antagonistic remark or action provokes an aggressive response and a tit-for-tat exchange builds to violent resolution. If the aggressor cannot see any benefits from his chosen course of behaviour however, he will tend to desist, if the risk of harm to himself. Of course the extent to which the reciprocation of both prosocial and aggressive behaviour continues depends both on situation and the inclination of those involved towards extremes. If the aggressor cannot see any benefits from his chosen course of behaviour however, if the risk of harm to himself, outweighs any positive results he can draw from a clash, he will tend to desist in the interest of self-preservation. Toch (1966) found in his case studies that certain violence-prone strategies can be employed to intensify and prolong aggressive exchanges. 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