| Publications [#322245] of Michael Tomasello
Journal Articles
- Hepach, R; Vaish, A; Tomasello, M, The fulfillment of others' needs elevates children's body posture.,
Developmental psychology, vol. 53 no. 1
(January, 2017),
pp. 100-113 [doi]
(last updated on 2024/04/19)
Abstract: Much is known about young children's helping behavior, but little is known about the underlying motivations and emotions involved. In 2 studies we found that 2-year-old children showed positive emotions of similar magnitude-as measured by changes in their postural elevation using depth sensor imaging technology-after they achieved a goal for themselves and after they helped another person achieve her goal. Conversely, children's posture decreased in elevation when their actions did not result in a positive outcome. These results suggest that for young children, working for themselves and helping others are similarly rewarding. (PsycINFO Database Record
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