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fromwww.psychologytoday.com2 months agoDo 'Watching Eye' Images Increase Charitable Donations?Eye imagery influences behavior irregularly, with few consistent results. While initially promising, recent studies show factors like context critically shape whether watching eyes effectively nudge generosity.Non-profit organizations
Alternative medicinefromMail Online2 months agoIncredible videos show chimps using medicinal leaves to do first aidChimpanzees display prosocial wound care, revealing deeper connections between their behaviors and human medicine.
fromNew York Post3 months agoRich people are more generous than the poor - here's why they giveWealth correlates with greater kindness and willingness to help others, challenging stereotypes.Rich individuals show consistently more prosocial behavior across different age groups.
fromMail Online3 months agoRich people are kinder than the poor, study of 2.3m people findsThe rich are marginally kinder than the poor, countering popular stereotypes.
fromNew York Post9 months agoThe reason superhero films might actually be good for society: studySuperhero movies can enhance empathy and moral reasoning in viewers, potentially promoting prosocial behavior. But this does not guarantee increased actions like sharing.