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Distinct Neural Representations for Prosocial and Self-Benefiting Effort

Prosocial behaviors—actions that benefit others—are central to individual and societal well-being. Although the mechanisms underlying the financial and moral costs of prosocial behaviors are increasingly understood, this work has often ignored a key …

A Comparative fMRI Meta-Analysis of Altruistic and Strategic Decisions to Give

The decision to share resources is fundamental for cohesive societies. Humans can be motivated to give for many reasons. Some generosity incurs a definite cost, with no extrinsic reward to the act, but instead provides intrinsic satisfaction …