Pay It Forward

Doing good deeds can give an individual a warmth of feelings. Donating and helping the Fire Department in my neighbor hood prepare a raffle, dinner, auction event that they were holding to raise money for a child that has cancer was something that I volunteered my time for. I volunteered to help with the event for this assignment, and because it is for a good cause. I did not have any expectations, but in return I felt good, and I made some new friends. The feeling I received by doing a good deed wants me to help others in any way I possibly can.

The aspect of giving without wanting or having any expectation of anything in return is pure altruism (Trivers, 1971). Altruism is the selfless concern for individuals. This responsibility can help society in many ways. Codependency is the opposite. Codependency is when an individual depends on another individual. These individuals try to find happiness and meaning outside of themselves. Codependency is often found in individuals with low self esteem. Pure altruism is rare, although social is responsibility is often common, but the responsibility is often not completed by authentic means (Trivers, 1971). Codependencies are common actions because the individual needs the relationship where the needs are reciprocal.

Psychological professionals are not always altruistic, but must maintain the best interest of his or her clients. The psychological principles are guidelines to support and help individuals. The principles are designed to help individual difficulty. The altruistic actions are considered the reasoning for the principles.

The idea of altruistic behavior is to help both sides of the occasion. Often a pay it forward can be experienced. Individuals who receive help will be inspired to help others (Berkowitz & Daniels, 1964). This allows others to learn and to help others. Autistic behavior is important to an individual although not all individuals are capable of the behavior. In the psychological field the...