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A description of a situation in which person you observed engaged in prosocial behavior. Discuss the factors that may have contributed to the motivation to help, including an analysis of how the five steps to prosocial behavior were involved. Also explain how one or more of the motivation theories presented that applies to the situation. State thoughts about whether or not prosocial behavior can ever be completely altruistic or selfless, and why. Finally, reflect on whether additional help could have been offered in the situation.

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