Correction: When revealed after the fact, selfish intentions undermine prosocial actions in 5-year-olds

Kayley Dotson; Michael Tomasello

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0348092

April 27, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Correction: When revealed after the fact, selfish intentions undermine prosocial actions in 5-year-olds

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The aim is to correct the findings regarding how selfish intentions influence prosocial actions in children.
Correction of previous study's interpretations and findings.
Review of behavioral observations in 5-year-olds.
Acknowledgment of errors in previous findings regarding intentions and prosocial behavior.

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Correction of findings showing how selfish intentions affect prosocial behavior in young children, suggesting potential for improved understanding of child psychology.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69f2f1471e5f7920c6387022 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0348092

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