Glossary P
Glossary P
Proprioceptor is a receptor that is sensitive to the position and movement of a part of the body. Proprioceptors are likewise, receptors that provide information about the position and movement of the body; includes muscle and joint receptors as well as the receptors in the semi-circular canals of the inner ear. Proprioceptor is a word derived from Latin "Proprius", which means "one's own" structures on skeletal muscles that detect movement via degree of stretch, angle, and relative position of limbs. Proprioceptors on the hands help identify the shapes of objects via touch.
Proprium is Allport's term for the Ego or Self. In Allport’s theory, Proprium, is the aspect of personality containing all the features of the self.
Deutsch: Prosoziales Verhalten / Español: Comportamiento prosocial / Português: Comportamento pró-social / Français: Comportement prosocial / Italian: Comportamento prosociale
Prosocial behavior refers to any act performed with the goal of benefiting another person. It is a positive, constructive, helpful social behavior; the opposite of antisocial behavior.
Prosocial Behavior refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit or help others. This type of behavior includes a wide range of activities, such as sharing, comforting, rescuing, and helping. In psychology, prosocial behavior is a key area of study as it is fundamental to social cohesion and the functioning of communities and societies.
Deutsch: Prosoziales Verhalten, Español: Comportamiento prosocial, Português: Comportamento pró-social, Français: Comportement prosocial, Italiano: Comportamento prosociale
Prosocial Behaviour refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit another person or society as a whole. This broad category of behavior is defined by its positive social consequences and includes acts such as helping, sharing, donating, cooperating, comforting, and volunteering.