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Buddhist Theories of Karma and the Effect of Prosocial Behavior on Perceptions of Others

Creator:

Allen, Pamela M.

Abstract:

Psychological theory of social cognition and Buddhist philosophy of cognition suggest that people's actions should determine their impressions of future events. In psychology, several studies have shown that behavior can activate constructs and thereby influence one's perception. However, they do not address prosocial behavior, a specific concern of Buddhist philosophy...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis