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Damasio Notes That Altruistic Behavior Is Often Rewarding

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Damasio notes that altruistic behavior is often rewarding. What potential challenge does this present for altruistic behavior? Does Damasio believe this challenge shows that there is no true altruism? Explain his reasoning. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.


Definitions:

Detecting Pain

The physiological and psychological process by which organisms recognize and respond to stimuli that are noxious and potentially harmful.

Jnd

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity level of a stimulus required for a person to detect its presence at least half the time.

Proportional Differences

Variations that are relative to the size or significance of the items being compared.

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