APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

The Relationship between Empathy and Prosocial Intentions after Experiencing Gratitude for Helping Behavior

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Social

  • Matthew Hand
    Texas Wesleyan University
  • Aminaa Munkhbayar
    Texas Wesleyan University
  • Raul Resendiz-Gonzalez
    Texas Wesleyan University
  • Brianna Jaramillo
    Texas Wesleyan University

Abstract

The current study explored whether participants experienced increased empathy for an individual going through distress if gratitude is given for helping behavior. The study also explored whether participants would have increased intent to engage in prosocial actions after receiving gratitude for helping behavior.

Social Cognition

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