APS

30th APS Annual Convention

How Learning Gives Rise to Morality

Sunday, May 27, 2018 · San Francisco, CA

Oral · Developmental

This symposium explores how learning gives rise to moral cognition and prosocial behavior. Speakers will discuss how children develop theories that guide their moral judgments; how adults learn with whom to reciprocate and whether to value kindness towards out-groups; and how societal institutions lead citizens to internalize kindness and cooperation.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Leor HackelChair
    Stanford University
  • Jamil ZakiCoChair
    Stanford University
  • Rebecca SaxeDiscussant
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Presentations

  1. Moral Learning across DevelopmentLisa Chalik, Yarrow Dunham, Marjorie Rhodes
  2. Propagation of Economic Inequality through Reciprocity and Reputation: A Reinforcement Learning AccountLeor Hackel, Jamil Zaki
  3. Learning from Peers about in- and out-Group MembersAmy Krosch, Mina Cikara
  4. Institutions and Individual ProsocialityMichael Stagnaro, Antonio Arechar, David Rand