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Prosociality and the Brain: Understanding When and Why We Help, Share, and Cooperate

2025-03-18

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<p>Are humans naturally inclined to help others, or are we more focused on ourselves? How does the brain decide whether to put someone else’s needs ahead of our own? Helping, sharing, and cooperating are key human behaviors that have shaped societies and allowed civilizations to thrive. These prosocial actions often involve giving up something—like time, effort, or resources—to benefit others. Despite the personal...

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Literature Corpus work: 38aa35a6-a7b0-5bc2-a77b-dbe8426a774a
DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/5gtcu_v1

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