The setting helps determine whether children act altruistically or not. Describe four situational influences that influence altruistic behavior

What will be an ideal response?

A good answer will include the following key points:
- Feelings of responsibility — children act altruistically when they feel responsible to the person in need.
- Feelings of competence — children act altruistically when they feel that they have the skills necessary to help the person in need.
- Mood — children act altruistically when they are happy or feeling successful, but not when they are sad or feeling as if they have failed.
- Cost of altruism — children act altruistically when it entails few or modest sacrifices.