The theory that empathic concern for others can produce genuinely altruistic motivation to help, challenging purely egoistic explanations of helping behavior and suggesting that humans are capable of truly selfless actions.
Example: A person donating anonymously to help disaster victims due to genuine concern for their suffering, with no expectation of recognition or personal benefit.
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