Prosocial Motives, Emotions, and Behavior

Download or read book Prosocial Motives, Emotions, and Behavior written by Mario Mikulincer and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2010 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the interplay of positive and negative influences on human behavior from a variety of perspectives. It contains contributions from recognized pioneers of research on prosocial behavior. It also includes contributions from widely-recognized experts in their subject areas. It examines several prosocial emotions, such as compassionate love, gratitude, generosity, and forgiveness, showing how these arise in individuals and groups and how they can be fostered.