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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Mechanisms of Self-Control in the Influence of Moral Elevation on Pro-Social Behavior: A Study Based on an Experimental Paradigm

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Pages 537-552 | Received 23 Oct 2023, Accepted 29 Jan 2024, Published online: 14 Feb 2024

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