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Name : C Sountharam Address : 9/42 John Street, Ashfield, NSW 2131 Email : csountharam@hotmail.com Tel (h) : 61 2 97164827 Module : Social Determinants of Behaviour Trainer : Mrs Christine Chinchen Assignment : Assignment No 3 - Part A & Part B- Altruism Term : 1 -year 2003 Date : 2003-05-19 Abstract This paper presents an examination of the phenomenon of 'altruism' among humans. Altruism is defined as a behaviour that may be to one's advantage but is also to the advantage of others. The questions of why we behave this way or what motivates us to behave in this manner and the relevance to society today are the focus of this paper. Various research and theories has explained why altruistic behaviour is undertaken intentionally in the human world. Introduction We often read or hear about acts of generosity and courage, such as, fund raisers or concerts to help homeless people, the fostering of a child and sponsoring his or...

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