Dr Susan MauryWhat explains highly altruistic acts, like anonymous organ donation? New research finds neither #empathy nor religiosity explain these magnaminous acts. Rather, it is the belief that all humans have some good in them. Nice study here. @psypost https://www.psypost.org/2022/12/new-psychology-research-provides-insight-into-the-nature-of-extraordinary-altruism-64472
New psychology research provides unique insight into the nature of extraordinary altruism
People who engage in extraordinary acts of altruism are less likely to believe that some humans are irredeemably evil, according to new research published in the Journal of Research in Personality. The new findings indicate that particular beliefs about human nature are more important than religiosity or spirituality in explaining altruistic actions toward strangers. ...