The unresponsive avenger: More evidence that disinterested third parties do not punish altruistically.
EJ Pedersen, WHB McAuliffe… - Journal of Experimental …, 2018 - psycnet.apa.org
Many social scientists believe humans possess an evolved motivation to punish violations of
norms—including norm violations that do not harm them directly. However, most empirical …
norms—including norm violations that do not harm them directly. However, most empirical …
Does empathy promote helping by activating altruistic motivation or concern about social evaluation? A direct replication of Fultz et al.(1986).
When people experience empathy for a needy stranger, efforts to help are often not far
behind. But does empathy actually cause prosocial behavior? And if so, does it activate …
behind. But does empathy actually cause prosocial behavior? And if so, does it activate …