People respond to immediate emotions in charitable giving

Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 09:01 in Psychology & Sociology

(Medical Xpress) -- When considering giving money to humanitarian crises people often donate in response to events that grab their immediate emotions, according to a recent study by CU-Boulder psychology professor Leaf Van Boven.

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