These small acts of kindness are what psychologists refer to as prosocial behaviors. They are more than just feel-good moments. They play a crucial role in holding together the fabric of our ...

Wealthy people are more likely to engage in prosocial behavior such as donating money or volunteering, according to a new global study.

We must learn to use past failures of compassion as motivation for future success. The trick is focusing on the effect of the behavior, rather than our intentions.

Mount SInai researchers identified the cortical amygdala – an olfactory cortical structure – as a key brain region in ...

People who feel financially comfortable are more likely to report prosocial actions like donating money and prosocial ...

Moreover, certain pheromonal signals have been implicated in modulating emotional responses and promoting prosocial behavior. Oxytocin, often referred to as the “bonding hormone,” is released ...

Student surveys, behavioral observations, and discipline referrals were used to assess aggressive-antisocial and prosocial behaviors. We found significant improvements in positive approach-coping ...

Neural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-social behavior, according to a ...