Dee is distraught over a recent breakup of a romantic relationship and calls Rowan for support. Despite having a term paper due
the next day, Rowan wants to console Dee and so rushes to Dee's house, because Rowan knows Dee would do the same were their situations reversed. This is an example of__________.
Dee is distraught over a recent breakup of a romantic relationship and calls Rowan for support. Despite having a term paper due the next day, Rowan wants to console Dee and so rushes to Dee's house, because Rowan knows Dee would do the same were their situations reversed. This is an example of <u>reciprocal altruism</u>.
Reciprocal altruism is an idea in psychology that individuals are motivated to help their friends of family members due to an expectation that they will also be helpful to you at a later time. It is the idea that when an individual performs an altruistic act, he or she will get same in return. The action of Rowan is an example of reciprocal altruism.
