Even though some researchers propose that our brains are wired for kindness (altruism), in the modern world we are less and less likely to help others in need. What do they propose that explains this situation? (2 points)
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Even though some researchers propose that our brains are wired for kindness (altruism), in the modern world we are less and less likely to help others in need. What do they propose that explains this situation? 2 points; 1 each for any 2 of the following:
- Social corrosion/modern life acts against it: we are increasingly separated from others by technology and distance so we are less able to feel empathy; hormones for kindness (ocytocin) are released by touch, but if we are distant we don't have this cue; observing at a distance makes it more difficult to accurately judge another person's emotional state
- We are so stressed out by modern life or so busy that we have little energy left to think of others; self-absorption kills empathy and compassion
- Being crowded in cities means that, to survive, we need to ignore others; there are so many others that need help we are unable to respond to them all; we get overwhelmed by need
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