Prosocial Behavior: Pathways to Competence

Goal: to understand how the 4 main development areas affect prosocial behavior, learn 7 survival skills and keys to promoting prosocial behavior

Table of Contents

1. What is Prosocial Behavior?
2. Influences on Prosocial Behavior
3. Essential Survival Skills
4. Creating an Environment That Encourages Prosocial Caring Behavior
5. Caring Behaviors

Learning Objectives

After completing this class, the student will be able to: 

• discuss how the four main developmental areas affect prosocial behavior
• describe the key differences in the three discipline styles
• discuss how you would instruct a child in each of the 7 survival skills
• identify the two keys to promoting prosocial behavior
• describe how you would promote each of the four caring behaviors discussed

NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.