Prosocial behaviors are actions taken to help and benefit other individuals. Examples of prosocial behaviors include helping an elderly woman cross a busy street, baking cookies for someone, or even offering a cup of coffee to a stranger. Prosocial behavior is an act of kindness that everyone should be aware of to help others progress mentally and physically. After spending the past week practicing more prosocial behavior with friends, family, and strangers, I've learned that prosocial behavior not only makes others feel good but is also rewarding. Monday night was my first act of prosocial behavior of the week. As a military employee living on base, I thought it would be a nice gesture to do something for active duty military members to thank them for serving our country. To contribute to prosocial behavior, I made dozens of chocolate-covered strawberries and delivered them to the building where my father works. As I delivered the strawberries, I looked at several Navy sailors and thanked them for their service. I was surprised by how grateful some people were in reaction to my delivery. It made me happy to see that the smallest things can bring so much joy to people. That same night I went to the store for the chocolate covered strawberry ingredient, I complimented it on three strangers. The three strangers I complimented were two women who were also out shopping and the cashier I checked out with. The first woman I complimented on her bag. She really appreciated my compliment and it made her smile the rest of the time I saw her in the store. The next woman I saw complimented me on the interesting mix of colors she used on her tie-dye shirt, but her reaction was vague, because... middle of paper... all' ocean to relax, socialize and enjoy food and drinks with me. At the end of the evening, everyone I had gathered was very grateful that we had organized the trip because we got to enjoy everyone's company as not all of us get to do that very often. Contributing to prosocial behavior is something we should all make an effort to do, especially considering that the United States has such an individualistic culture. In all five situations, I learned that the smallest things like a compliment can make someone's day which I think is mentally beneficial for both parties. I enjoyed distributing positive energy and even made friends through my behaviors. It was very rewarding to know that I had made a difference in someone's day. Works Cited Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2014). Social psychology (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.