People categorize an action as kind by viewing its consequences and also by the person's fundamental intentions. Even if the consequences are the same, underlying intentions can cause an action to be reciprocated differently.[2] Reciprocity is considered as a strong determining factor of human behavior. Positive reciprocal actions differ from altruistic actions as the former only follow from other positive actions and they differ from social gift giving in that those are not actions taken with the hope or expectation of future positive responses. The focus of reciprocity is centered more on trading favors than making a negotiation or a contract with another person. With reciprocity, a small favor can produce a sense of obligation to a larger return favor. This feeling of obligation allows an action to be reciprocated with another action. Because there is a sense of future obligation with reciprocity it can help to develop and continue relationships with people. Reciprocity works because from a young age people are taught to return favors and to disregard this teaching will lead to the social stigma of being an ingrate
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Since Reciprocity is a behavior it fits in nicely with all forms of behavior.
I generally feel it fits in with my feelings of restorative Justice. I believe that both of these feelings are learned behaviors although both may be witnessed in children.
Reciprocity give new meaning to the Old Testament saying "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." if taken positively and does not include revenge.
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