Prosocial behavior is a well-studied phenomenon in the field of social psychology. A large body of research examines conditions under which people help—or fail to help. However, not only has most of ...

Helping other people has always been framed as a moral choice, but a growing body of research suggests it might also be one ...

In this study, researcher Rose Donohue of Washington University, St. Louis, and her colleagues studied the behavior of a group of diverse 11- to 20-month-old babies (more than half were Black and ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research. The way people express emotions while ...

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