Ever get that warm fuzzy feeling in your chest when you see someone do something nice for someone else? Scientists call that feeling “elevation,” and studies show that people experience elevation when they witness a virtuous act, especially one that helps others. And interestingly new reserach suggests that people are more altruistic when they experience feelings of elevation.

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