Altruistic Behaviors

Definition

Altruistic behaviors refer to selfless actions performed for the benefit of others, without any expectation of personal gain or reward. It involves acts of kindness, empathy, and helping others.

Related terms

Empathy:

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It involves putting yourself in someone else's shoes and experiencing their emotions.

Prosocial Behavior:

Prosocial behavior refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit others. It includes acts such as sharing, cooperating, comforting, or helping someone in need.

Reciprocity Norm:

The reciprocity norm is a social expectation that when someone does something kind or helpful for us, we feel obligated to reciprocate by returning the favor or doing something nice for them in return.