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The Effects of Prosocial Behavior on Mental Health

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May 27, 2025
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Love and the Self

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May 27, 2025
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The Language of Generosity: How Policy Framing Impacts Altruistic Behavior

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May 27, 2025
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Enhancing Kindness: The Impact of Shared Reality Expectations on Social Interactions

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May 27, 2025
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Transcending Differences through Conversation

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May 27, 2025
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Cultivating compassion for distant others: the role of attention and empathy in prosocial learning from the effects of past decisions

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May 27, 2025
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Finding an Audience for Kindness

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May 27, 2025
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Balancing personal distress and compassion to motivate prosocial behavior: A neurobiological mechanism

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May 27, 2025
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Can Practicing Conversations with AI-iHELP Virtual Patient Simulations Increase Empathy and Compassionate Communication Skills?

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May 15, 2025
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AI-Mediated Communication: Testing the Limits of Algorithmic Kindness

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May 15, 2025
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