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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.6
What does the term 'altruistic punishment' refer to in behavioral studies?
Sacrificing personal gain for the well-being of others out of empathy or compassion.
Donating all personal assets to charity or community service organizations without expecting anything in return.
Punishing wrongdoers at a cost to oneself for collective benefit.
Helping someone else even if it harms oneself in some way.
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