The Biology of Altruism

Scientists suggest that humans have a biological desire to help others.

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Altruistic behavior towards strangers began at adulthood.

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Young children are too young to show helping behavior.

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According to neuroscientists, human brains have no influence on altruistic behavior.

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Another neuroscientist claims that a person is god because his/her biology drives him/her to be good.

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A neuroeconomist says that our "pleasure center" in our brain control how good people feel.

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Human brains make us natural helpers which can improve our chances of survival.

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Without a "helping brain," humans would have a much harder time trying to survive.

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