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This review aims to explore the connection between perspective-taking and the development of altruism.

January 1, 1982

Perspective-taking and altruism.

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This review aims to explore the connection between perspective-taking and the development of altruism.
Review of existing literature on perspective-taking and altruism development.
Analysis of various forms of perspective-taking: perceptual, social, empathic, and moral.
Evidence suggests that perspective-taking significantly mediates the development of altruistic behavior.
Different forms of perspective-taking may have varying impacts on the strength of altruism.

Abstract

Reviews the evidence regarding the development of altruism and suggests that various forms of perspective-taking (perceptual, social, empathic, moral) might be the mediators of this development. Previous reviews in this area have generally concluded that the evidence relating perspective-taking and

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