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Development, history, and a minimalist model of ownership psychology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2023

Nicholaus Samuel Noles Open the ORCID record for Nicholaus Samuel Noles [Opens in a new window]
Nicholaus Samuel Noles*
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Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA n.noles@louisville.edu; http://louisvillekidstudies.org
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Abstract

Boyer's minimalist model is a compelling account of ownership psychology that is more efficient than previous models. However, it is unclear whether the two simple systems that make up this model – acquisitiveness and cooperation – are sufficient to both explain the nuanced development of ownership concepts and to account for the prominent influence that history has on ownership psychology.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 46 , 2023 , e346
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