Distanced self-talk increases rational self-interest

Abstract Does stepping back to evaluate a situation from a distanced perspective lead us to be selfish or fair? This question has been of philosophical interest for centuries, and, more recently, the focus of extensive empirical inquiry. Yet, extant research reveals a puzzle: some studies suggest th...

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Main Authors: Izzy Gainsburg, Walter J. Sowden, Brittany Drake, Warren Herold, Ethan Kross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-04010-3