DeSteno and colleagues (2006, 2010) had participants engage in studies in which, out of the blue, they were helped by a confederate (to fix a computer problem). Being the recipient of generosity led participants to feel _________________ and demonstrate generosity towards__________________.

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The research by DeSteno and colleagues found that experiencing generosity (such as being helped with a computer problem by a confederate) led participants to feel gratitude, and this feeling of gratitude prompted them to demonstrate generosity not only towards their benefactor but also towards strangers.

DeSteno and Colleagues (2006, 2010) Had Participants Engage in Studies