Eisenberg and others (2002)found that the extent to which preschool children exhibited spontaneous helping behavior predicted how helpful they would be in later childhood and early adulthood.This finding is consistent with the hypothesis that

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The finding suggests that there are stable individual differences in helping behavior, as early demonstrations of helping predict future behavior. Situational factors may also play a role, but this study specifically highlights the importance of individual differences. There is no suggestion of a genetic basis or a direct relationship between empathy and helping in this question.

Eisenberg and Others (2002)found That the Extent to Which Preschool