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Thus, costly signalling theory can explain apparently wasteful and altruistic behaviour. en.wikipedia.org

In particular, seemingly altruistic acts must be performed because people derive enjoyment from them and are therefore, in reality, egoistic. en.wikipedia.org

Sympathy can lead to, and be the cause of prosocial and altruistic behaviour. en.wikipedia.org

He maintained that his motives were genuinely altruistic. en.wikipedia.org

Yet in many social animals altruistic behaviour can be found. en.wikipedia.org

The protagonists have altruistic values, and must apply these ideals to difficult dilemmas. en.wikipedia.org

There are various theories behind the motivation for contributing user generated content, ranging from altruistic, to social, to materialistic. en.wikipedia.org

In multiply mated colonies, the relatedness between siblings is lowered, which diminishes the benefits of altruistic behaviour within the colony. en.wikipedia.org

He was acquisitive and altruistic, proud and modest, but beneath it all humble and compassionate. en.wikipedia.org

They are useful because they explain the presence or absence of altruistic behavior between individuals. en.wikipedia.org

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