Within Principled Innovation’s bioecological systems theory, our character assets may be shaped by both nature (biology) and nurture (ecology)—and altruism is a classic example. This article describes a study showing how small children have a tendency to help others in need, even at a cost to themselves, and that this tendency can be nurtured through social interaction.
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Altruistic babies? Study shows infants are willing to give up food, help others
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10 minutes
By: Character Lab
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By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
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10 minutes
By: David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry