Neuroeconomics of prosocial behavior : the compassionate egoist

Neuroeconomics of prosocial behavior : the compassionate egoist / Carolyn Declerck, Christophe Boone.

"This summary of recent research in neuroeconomics aims to explain how and why a person can sometimes be generous, helpful, and cooperative, yet other times behave in a self-interested and/or exploitative manner. The book explains a dual process of analysis measuring immediate needs of the indi...

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Main Authors: Declerck, Carolyn (Author), Boone, Christophe (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Academic Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Helping behavior.
Altruism.
Neuroeconomics.
Social psychology.
social psychology.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Life Stages > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY > General.
Altruism
Helping behavior
Neuroeconomics
Social psychology
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Table of Contents:
  • Two routes to cooperation
  • The neuroanatomy of prosocial decision making : the role of valuation, cognitive control, and social cognition
  • Neurochemistry of prosocial decision making : the role of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin
  • Individual differences in prosocial decision making : social values as a compass
  • Beyond parochialism : cooperation across the globe.

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