You are held spellbound by the account in the newspaper of a man who risked his own life to save a little boy from a burning building, even though he was not related to the little boy. Social psychologists would say that the man demonstrated

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Altruism refers to selflessly helping others without expecting anything in return, which describes the man's actions in saving the little boy from a burning building.  Altruism is prosocial behavior, an act of helping others without regard to personal safety or benefit.

You Are Held Spellbound by the Account in the Newspaper