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Unmasking the Motives of the Good Samaritan
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Unmasking the Motives of the Good Samaritan
Claire Andre and Manuel Velasquez
"Even at our best, we are only out for ourselves" claim many people, including many eminent psychologists. Everything we do--from the considerate to the heroic, we do ultimately for our own benefit. In some instances, the personal gain is obvious, such as when we reap public admiration or praise. In other instances, it's not so obvious. Consider this:
You're walking down a quiet road one evening and suddenly come upon a horrible scene. Ahead of you is a truck turned on its side and lying on the pavement is the driver, a young man. His face is bloody and he is barely moving. What do you do? You help. But why do you help? What, exactly, is your motive?
SendyMcSendyfaceIsn't there a term for that, like saviour complex or hero complex?