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  • Social Influence (3 articles)
    • Egoism vs. Altruism
    • A guide to social norms: what (not) to do
    • The Foot-in-the-Door Compliance Procedure
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Social Influence (3 articles)

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Egoism or Altruism?

Human beings are capable of immense acts of kindness, heroism, and generosity. Often at the expense of their own personal wealth or safety. But is it possible that even extraordinary acts of kindness are ultimately guided by self-centered motives? Psychologist Bob Cialdini tried to answer this question and has helped bring answers to some of the most fundamental questions about human nature.

Cialdini, egoism and altruism

Cialdini, who wrote Social Influence which made him famous, suggested that true altruism might be an illusion. Altruistic acts might instead be caused by self-centered motivations, such as the desire to avoid guilt or to enhance one’s own mood.

Professor Daniel Batson

Cialdini’s views do not remain uncontested. For example, Professor Daniel Batson proclaimed that altruism is alive and well in human prosocial behavior. His view is that truly selfless

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    • A guide to social norms: what (not) to do
    • The Foot-in-the-Door Compliance Procedure
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