Griskevicius et al, 2012 - Pre-dispositions - Propensity for self-interest
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What is the first pre-disposition about, which is called: Propensity (tendency) for self-interest? What are the three principles?
- Kin selection:
- Survival and replication of genes (humans have a propensity to prioritise the replication of their own genes).
- Reciprocal altruism:
- Cooperation with non-kin only if they (expect to) reciprocate or to gain reputation.
- Indirect reciprocity:
- Helping strangers to gain a reputation for being cooperative which is associated with increased status in a social hierarchy and more opportunties for alliances.
What is the first pre-disposition about, which is called: Propensity (tendency) for self-interest? What are the three principles?
- Kin selection:
- Survival and replication of genes (humans have a propensity to prioritise the replication of their own genes).
- Reciprocal altruism:
- Cooperation with non-kin only if they (expect to) reciprocate or to gain reputation.
- Indirect reciprocity:
- Helping strangers to gain a reputation for being cooperative which is associated with increased status in a social hierarchy and more opportunties for alliances.
What is the tendency of this pre-disposition?
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What is the tendency of this pre-disposition?
What are solutions to link this to more sustainable behaviour?
- Highlight individual benefits to a person's genetic self-interest
- Create small dense social networks resembling ancestral groups
- Threaten reputations and foster group identities
- Donate first to create obligation, then ask to reciprocate (do something in return)
What are solutions to link this to more sustainable behaviour?
- Highlight individual benefits to a person's genetic self-interest
- Create small dense social networks resembling ancestral groups
- Threaten reputations and foster group identities
- Donate first to create obligation, then ask to reciprocate (do something in return)
What is an example of a strategy to get people to behave more sustainably?
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