prosocial

adjective

pro·so·cial (ˌ)prō-ˈsō-shəl

variants or

: intended to help or benefit another person or group

The capacity to notice the distress of others, and to be moved by it, can be a critical component of what is called prosocial behavior, actions that benefit others: individuals, groups or society as a whole.—

Perri Klass

This research implies that toddlers are wired for learning pro-social behaviors, and will develop them if they are modeled in the context of a supportive relationship.—

Heather Neal

… experiences such as abuse can also prohibit people from acting in prosocial ways.—

Alia E. Dastagir

also : relating to or promoting behavior that benefits others or society

a prosocial family/group

Prosocial emotions like empathy motivate us to benefit others in our group. —

Eoin O'Carroll

… quieting fear-related memories is apparently so potent in its prosocial effects—making people friendlier, more compassionate, even more loving—that it underscores how unchecked fear memories can make people antisocial and miserable. —

Scott A. Small

Examples of prosocial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once it is set on the right path with prosocial ambitions to guide it, AI may serve the common good – in complementarity with our natural assets. —

Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Regarding generative AI, some examples offered are fine-tuning models to uphold unique local speech patterns, and also using it to support constructive conversations by suggesting ways to rephrase potentially offensive comments with more prosocial revisions. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024 As investors typically prioritize short-term gains over long-term ethical considerations, there are legitimate concerns about OpenAI's ability to remain fully aligned with its original prosocial vision and the principles outlined in the GDC. —

Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 The power and healing properties of psychedelics are now being examined for their therapeutic potential including the prosocial effects of MDMA, LSD and psilocybin. —

Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prosocial

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