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Asking if behavior can be changed on climate crisis

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One of the more complex problems facing social psychologists today is whether any intervention can move people to change their behavior about climate change and protecting the environment for the sake of future generations. Now researchers report that an intergenerational reciprocity approach, asking people to reflect on sacrifices made in the past by others for their benefit today, may generate a sense of moral obligation to future generations.

Source: ScienceDaily.com