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Growing Up Human

Why (and When) Are We Generous?

2024-03-12 14:00:00 2024-03-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Growing Up Human A talk exploring the development of sharing in childhood and beyond. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Tuesday, March 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-12 14:00:00 2024-03-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Growing Up Human A talk exploring the development of sharing in childhood and beyond. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

A talk exploring the development of sharing in childhood and beyond.

Sylvia Pinheiro of the Queen's Child and Adolescent Development Group leads a discussion on generosity and the factors that motivate charitable behaviour throughout life, drawing from recent research in developmental psychology.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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