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Fashioning a selfish self amid selfish goals.

Authors :
Baumeister, Roy F.
Winegard, Bo M.
Source :
Behavioral & Brain Sciences. Apr2014, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p136-137. 2p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The selfish goal, at some point in evolution, gave rise to a selfish self. In humans, this selfish self might exert influence over goals, deciding upon which to execute and which to inhibit. This, in fact, may be one of the chief functions of the self. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0140525X
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Behavioral & Brain Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95786171
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X13001945