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Altruistic 1100 Words You Need Week 16 Day 3

Altruistic 1100 Words You Need Altruistic 1100 Words You Need /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/ (adj) tending to help other people, selfless, humane, unselfish, philanthropic, noble, self-sacrificing, benevolent: People’s moral judgments are often driven by emotion. And empathy for others seems to encourage altruism. Another emotion, called “elevation,” appears to inspire altruistic behavior, too. We feel elevation when we see another person act virtuously, such as by helping someone in need. Altruism also builds social connections. For example, studies ...

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