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S/PS/227. Are children intrinsically altruistic?

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2200
DATE:
2010
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The paper examines the roots of altruism as a ‘pro-social behaviour', arguing whether humans have a natural tendency to be helpful and cooperative or whether they develop it through the process of socialization. References are made to related academic research including twin studies, the studies of human reared chimpanzees, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Pro-social, altruistic, socialization, empathy,