A potentially testable mechanism to account for altruistic behavior

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 25 (2):282-282 (2002)
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It is assumed that self-control always has a higher value. What if it does not? Furthermore, although there are clearly intrinsic reinforcers, their measurement is problematic, especially for a behavioral analyst. Finally, is it more parsimonious to postulate that these behaviors are acquired rather than genetically based?

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