Altruism

Altruism

1. Batson 1981

2. Kin Selection Theory

   • Hamilton 1963
     • Individuals more likely to sacrifice for relatives
   • Dawkins 1989
     • Selfish Gene Theory
   • Trivers 1971
   • Evaluation of Kin Selection
     • Good
       • Empirical research can prove that this exists
     • Bad
       • Doesn't explain helping of non-kin
       • Kinship isn't based on blood
         • shared environmental development

3. Empathy - Altruism Model

   • Emotional response is experienced when someone is in need