PSYC 2310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Tibetan Buddhism, Gender Role, Ingroups And Outgroups
11 Apr 2018
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According to empathy-altruism hypothesis people are not primarily selfish, at least not always! Mary, an attorney, stops to aid the victim of an automobile accident potential client. Simon attempts to save his three-year-old from drowning. Bob, a university student, spends three hours per week as a mentor to an 8 year old whose father has died. Jill, student, gives a pint of blood in exchange for . 50. Believing that those who give shall receive great blessing in return, ali contributes their family"s monthly pay check to their church fun drive. Newsha anonymously donates to a local charity mood enhancement. Esmeralda agrees to donate her eyes for transplant in the event of her death (possible mood enhancement, possible empathic view) Empathy fuels connections, perspective taking, staying out of judgment, recognizing emotion and communicating that: connect with something to relate, connection helps. Sympathy drives disconnection try to silver line, at least statements.
