Morality, Altruism, and Game Theory Concepts

Moral Foundation Theory

Framework identifying five basic moral foundations.

Preventing Harm

Moral foundation focused on avoiding harm to others.

Fairness

Moral foundation emphasizing justice and equality.

Ingroup Loyalty

Moral foundation valuing loyalty to one's group.

Purity

Moral foundation related to sanctity and cleanliness.

Authority

Moral foundation respecting hierarchy and tradition.

Social Rewards Motive

Helping others for external rewards or recognition.

Personal Distress Motive

Helping to alleviate one's own emotional discomfort.

Empathic Concern Motive

Helping driven by genuine compassion for others.

Bystander Intervention

Process of helping in emergencies influenced by others.

Diffusion of Responsibility

Reduced likelihood of helping when others are present.

Good Samaritan Study

Research showing urgency affects helping behavior.

Smoke Filled Room Study

Experiment demonstrating group influence on emergency response.

Seizure Study

Study showing observer numbers affect helping rates.

Nash Equilibrium

Situation where no player benefits from changing strategy.

Voter's Paradox

Rationality questioned in individual voting impact.

Ultimatum Game

Game illustrating negotiation and fairness in offers.

Social Dilemmas

Situations where group interests conflict with individual interests.

Tragedy of the Commons

Overuse of resources due to individual self-interest.

Game Theory

Mathematical study of strategic decision-making.

Motives for Competition

Reasons individuals compete against each other.

Motives for Cooperation

Reasons individuals work together for mutual benefit.

Group Processes

Interactions and dynamics within social groups.

Classic Demonstration

Famous studies illustrating key psychological principles.

Emergency Situations

Circumstances requiring immediate assistance or intervention.

Helping Behavior

Actions taken to assist others in need.

Research and Theory

Systematic investigation into psychological phenomena.

Situational Determinants

Factors influencing behavior in specific contexts.