Altruism theories by Maheen https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk Made with an aura of mystery en-us 2016-12-06 18:08:29 UTC 2016-12-06 18:36:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Altruism 16mahmed https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142104982 Altruism is when one helps another person for no reward, and even at some cost to oneself.]]> 2016-12-06 18:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142104982 Kin selection theory 16mahmed https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142105444 --predicts that the degree of altruism depends on the number of genes shared by an individual.
  • Dawkins (1976) proposed the "selfish gene theory" where there is an innate drive for the survival and propagation of one's own genes.
    • The genes that are most fit for survival are characterized by ruthless selfishness.
    • Altruistic behavior is seen as a way to guarantee that one's own genes will be passed onto future generations.
]]> 2016-12-06 18:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142105444 Recirocal altruism theory 16mahmed https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142107733 Suggested by Trivers (1971)
  • Offers an explanation into altruism among individuals who are not related. 
  • States that it may benefit an animal to behave altruistically if there is an expectation that the favour will be returned in the future.
  • If animals are in cooperation, both are more likely to increase their chances of survival in the future. This theory has been observable with the big fish small fish example.
  • Axelrod and Hamilton (1981) tested the reciprocal altruism with humans, using a version of the game "prisoner's dilemma," like the economics concept.  A and B can choose to either cooperate or to defect. 
  • The prisoner's dilemma shows how actions determined by self-interest are not necessarily in the group's interest.
]]> 2016-12-06 18:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142107733 Similarities 16mahmed https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142111722 -Both are biological theories used to determine the causes that lead to altruism.
-Both suggest that there is selfish reasoning behind the altruistic behavior of organisms.
-Both don't necessarily meet the definition of altruism that suggests " acting without rewards in return."


]]> 2016-12-06 18:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142111722 Differences 16mahmed https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142112500 -Dawkins's selfish gene theory states places focus on genes, not individuals like the reciprocal altruism theory.
-Dawkins's theory gives an explanation into why genes behave altruistically towards those they are related to. Trivers's theory gives an explanation into altruistic behavior towards strangers.]]> 2016-12-06 18:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/16mahmed/4dl1lcfe2xnk/wish/142112500