Is costly punishment altruistic? Exploring rejection of unfair offers in the Ultimatum Game in real-world altruists

In the Ultimatum Game (UG), incurring a cost to punish inequity is commonly termed altruistic punishment. This behaviour is thought to benefit others if the defector becomes more equitable in future interactions. However, clear connections between punishment in the UG and altruistic behaviours outsi...

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Main Authors: Brethel-Haurwitz, Kristin M., Stoycos, Sarah A., Cardinale, Elise M., Huebner, Bryce, Marsh, Abigail A.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4704064/