altruism
41altruism — UK [ˈæltruˌɪz(ə)m] / US [ˈæltruˌɪzəm] noun [uncountable] a way of thinking or behaving that shows you care about other people and their interests more than you care about yourself Derived word: altruist noun uncountable …
42altruism — Альтруизм …
43altruism — al•tru•ism [[t]ˈæl truˌɪz əm[/t]] n. 1) the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others (opposed to egoism). 2) anb behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind • Etymology:… …
44altruism — /ˈæltruˌɪzəm / (say altrooh.izuhm) noun 1. the principle or practice of seeking the welfare of others (opposed to egoism). 2. self sacrificing behaviour exhibited by animals. {French altruisme, from Italian altrui of or to others} …
45altruism — n. principle of regard for others; self sacrifice. ♦ altruist, n. ♦ altruistic, a …
46altruism — n. 1 regard for others as a principle of action. 2 unselfishness; concern for other people. Derivatives: altruist n. altruistic adj. altruistically adv. Etymology: F altruisme f. It. altrui somebody else (infl. by L alter other) …
47Reciprocal altruism — Diagram showing reciprocal altruism In evolutionary biology, reciprocal altruism is a behaviour whereby an organism acts in a manner that temporarily reduces its fitness while increasing another organism s fitness, with the expectation that the… …
48Competitive altruism — is a possible mechanism for the persistence of cooperative behaviors, specifically those that are performed unconditionally. The theory of reciprocal altruism can be used to explain behaviors that are performed by a donor who receives some sort… …
49Empathy-altruism — is a form of altruism based on feelings for others.The social exchange theory basically states that altruism does not exist unless benefits outweigh the costs. C. Daniel Batson disagrees. He feels that people help out of genuine concern for the… …
50Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993-1996) — Infobox Album Name = Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993 1996) Type = compilation Artist = A Minor Forest Released = Oct 22, 1996 Recorded = Aug 17, 1995 and Aug 18, 1995 Genre = Math Rock Length = 73:19 Label = Thrill Jockey Producer = A… …
