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06 17, 2021;11 (1): 12745.

Reflectivity relates differently to pro sociality in naïve and strategic subjects.

Francesca Pancotto, Simone Righi
Author Information
  1. Francesca Pancotto: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Viale Allegri 9, 42121, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  2. Simone Righi: University Ca'Foscari of Venice, Fondamenta S. Giobbe, 873, 30121, Venezia, Italy. simone.righi@unive.it.
PMID: 34140549 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91960-3

Abstract

Is pro sociality a natural impulse or the result of a self-controlled behavior? We investigate this issue in a lab in the field experiment with participants from the general adult population in Italy. We find two key results: first, that there is a positive relationship between pro sociality and strategic reasoning. Second, that reflectivity relates to lower pro sociality but only among strategic subjects, indicating that the intuitive view of pro sociality is valid only among strategic individuals. Non-strategic individuals are instead intuitively selfish. We surmise that these results emerge due to a common cognitive root between strategizing and pro sociality, namely empathy.

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MeSH Term

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Intuition
Italy
Male
Middle Aged
Social Behavior
Task Performance and Analysis
Young Adult
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