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Altruism
Altruism is a social preference where an individual is willing to bear a cost to benefit someone else. This behavior is exemplified by acts of self-sacrifice, such as individuals risking or giving their lives for others during wars or natural disasters, even when the beneficiaries are complete strangers.
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