There are many possibilities that may create an altruistic attitude. Perhaps, survival of the fittest has been replaced as the all-driving mechanism of human nature in a world where survival is no longer paramount. Perhaps it is a search for meaning in one's life that promotes this altruistic nature. Psychology itself is in essence a search for meaning in one's life and altruism can often give us that meaning, that sense of purpose in life that is often the balm needed when trying to create a whole personality. In the instance of this article an IRS staff person has used her knowledge to help those in need, costing the government money, but creating a place in her heart for caring.
We may also generalize that someone working for the IRS is often faced with the opposite situation in their lives, having to penalize people who did not file correctly or have a battle with someone who thinks they have been unjustly taxed. Perhaps this altruism helps her to create a more fulfilled experience in her life that she is even able to relate to her job. So that it is not all just negative experiences she is faced with. By her altruistic act she is able to give back something to the world in a positive manner.
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Stengel, Judy. "An EITC Success Story: Helping People with Disabilities Earn and Save." 2007. 17 Febraury 2007.http://www.wid.org/programs/access-to-assets/equity/equity-e-newsletter-january-2005/an-eitc-success-story-helping-people-with-disabilities-earn-and-save
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Stengel, Judy. "An EITC Success Story: Helping People with Disabilities Earn and Save." 2007. 17 Febraury 2007.http://www.wid.org/programs/access-to-assets/equity/equity-e-newsletter-january-2005/an-eitc-success-story-helping-people-with-disabilities-earn-and-save
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