In some ways, aging is like baseball. That is, as each inning has the same three outs and each trip around the sun always ...

As humans increasingly appear in orcas' marine neighborhoods, the whales could be interested in learning about us: our ...

The word altruism is rooted in the Latin alter, which simply means “other.” The term is credited to Auguste Comte, who conceived of altruism as devotion to the welfare of others, based in ...

Altruism is unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Like ‘empathy’, ‘altruism’ is a modern term, coined by the philosopher Auguste Comte (d. 1857) from the French autrui, which itself ...

In a world seemingly driven by self-interest and personal gain, one might wonder: Is altruism still alive? Has the essence of selflessness faded away amidst the chaos of modern society? These ...

Altruism, such as volunteering and donating, has been shown to improve happiness and well-being, and may be fundamental to being human.

Altruism, Heroism, and the Psychology of the Bystander Panelists including legendary psychologist Philip Zimbardo and Katrina photographer Ted Jackson discuss the bystander effect, altruism, and the ...

Combining insights from psychology, behavioral economics and neuroscience, researchers have found converging signs of pure altruism and behavior that increase with age in the brain.

The results provide “further evidence of the importance of altruism in women’s mate choice preferences,” a research team led by the University of Worcester’s Daniel Farrelly writes in the journal ...

This egoism vs. altruism quiz in Psychology Today gives you a score. Dr. Manly notes that genetic components can affect a person’s tendency to be more egoistic or altruistic, ...

The decisions that students like Geisler and Oedy have made regarding masks play into a psychological need for autonomy, said Barbara Andersen, an Ohio State professor in clinical psychology.

Culture. Pathological Altruism: The Road to Hell Really Is Often Paved With Good Intentions Argues New Study. Ronald Bailey | 6.19.2013 9:31 AM ...