Killer whales sharing food with other killer whales is well-documented, but a new study in the Journal of Comparative ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Altruism has also been shown to benefit the giver by increasing their levels of personal well-being. ... Juliet Wakefield, Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology, Nottingham Trent University.

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.