‘Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.’ When you do have the ability and the opportunity to help someone, you must do so, but this should not lead to being a textbook people...
When the talk of helping those around you what type of emotions go through you? Do you feel guilty for when you didn’t help the little old lady grab a jug of milk at the top of the shelf, or are you proud of your...
Introduction There is no simple answer as to why some people decide to help. Social Psychologist have focused on several prosocial factors that could possibly explain why, when and how some people are more willing to help compared to others. Helping is described as the...
Introduction Altruism can be defined as the behavior of an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but one that benefits others. For a long time, it was believed that only humans were capable of performing altruistic acts such as...