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Five Reasons Why Being Kind Makes You Feel Good - According to Science

Which piece of evidence best demonstrates a link between brain function and kindness?

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"We know that deciding to be generous or cooperating with others activates an area of the brain called the striatum. Interestingly, this area responds to things we find rewarding." (Paragraph 2)
"We know that deciding to be generous or cooperating with others activates an area of the brain called the striatum. Interestingly, this area responds to things we find rewarding." (Paragraph 2)

"Of course, you don't have to scan brains to see that kindness has this kind of benefit. Research in psychology shows in a link between kindness and well-being throughout life, starting at a very young age." (Paragraph 3)
"Of course, you don't have to scan brains to see that kindness has this kind of benefit. Research in psychology shows in a link between kindness and well-being throughout life, starting at a very young age." (Paragraph 3)

"But why and how does kindness make us so happy? There are a number of different mechanisms involved, and how powerful they are in making us feel good may depend on our personalities." (Paragraph 4)
"But why and how does kindness make us so happy? There are a number of different mechanisms involved, and how powerful they are in making us feel good may depend on our personalities." (Paragraph 4)

"Most people would like to think of themselves as a kind person, so acts of kindness help us to demonstrate that positive identity and make us feel proud of ourselves." (Paragraph 10)
"Most people would like to think of themselves as a kind person, so acts of kindness help us to demonstrate that positive identity and make us feel proud of ourselves." (Paragraph 10)

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19 hours ago

The piece of evidence that best demonstrates a link between brain function and kindness is:

"We know that deciding to be generous or cooperating with others activates an area of the brain called the striatum. Interestingly, this area responds to things we find rewarding." (Paragraph 2)