Upstream reciprocity, or generosity, can be seen in children as young as four years of age. At age three, 80% of children do not want to share, but at age four, 60% of children are happy to share with others. Read More
Researchers report priming people with images of superheros increases their prosocial behaviors. Read More
A new study pinpoints which tests may be most accurate for providing information about prosocial behavior. Read More
Researchers report a new video game aimed at middle school children can help boost empathy and prosocial behavior. The study reports children exposed to the game showed greater connectivity between brain networks linked to emotional regulation and perspective taking. Read More
According to researchers, chimpanzees make prosocial choices more rapidly than making choices that only benefit themselves. Read More
Prosocial behavior is good for people's health and wellbeing, but not all altruistic acts are equally beneficial for the giver. Read More
Contrary to popular belief, researchers report infants who co-sleep in their parent's bedroom do not experience an increased risk of developing behavioral problems later in childhood. The study reports there are beneficial outcomes of co-sleeping, such as improved child sleep quality and increased prosocial behavior. Read More
Influence of social norms shapes a child's desire to share by the age of eight. Read More
According to researchers, when faced with high stakes decision making tasks, people are more likely to lose sight of personal morality, leading to more cheating and less charitable efforts. Read More
A new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy. Read More
Testing the behavioral reaction to MDMA in octopuses, researchers report they have discovered evidence of an evolutionary link between the sea creatures and humans. Read More
University of Zurich researchers report prosocial behaviors trigger stronger reward system activation in women, where as the same neural response is elicited by selfish behavior in men. Read More
