norm of reciprocity

the expectation that people will respond favorably to each other by returning benefits for benefits, and responding with either indifference or hostility to harms
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norm of reciprocity

Summary

norm of reciprocity has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • norm of reciprocity is a type of imitation[2].
  • norm of reciprocity's has effect is recorded as altruism[3].
  • norm of reciprocity's has characteristic is recorded as reciprocity[4].

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Definition and Type

norm of reciprocity is a type of imitation[2].

Why It Matters

norm of reciprocity has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

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  1. 5w ago · Bencemac · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subclass of
    Eurovoc id 742
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    Subclass of imitation
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    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P5437]]: 742, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/260983|batch #260983]]"
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