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Why do children punish? Fair outcomes matter more than intent in children’s second- and third-party punishment

2020-05-14

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<p>Humans punish fairness violations both as victims and impartial third parties, which can maintain cooperative behavior. However, it is unknown whether similar motivations underlie punishment of unfairness in these two contexts. Here, we approach this question by focusing on how both types of punishment develop in children, asking: What motivates young children to punish in response to fairness norm violations?...

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9261927d-4113-562d-8890-5958bbb38196
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10.31234/osf.io/hdyfv
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