Compared to People Who Do Not Volunteer to Participate in Psychology

question 3

Multiple Choice

Compared to people who do not volunteer to participate in psychology research, people who volunteer have which of the following characteristics?

• A) They are less intelligent.
• B) They are less educated.
• C) They are more sociable.
• D) They are more depressed.

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Definitions:

Empathy-altruism Hypothesis

The idea that empathic concern for another person creates a genuine selfless motivation to help that individual.

Mononucleosis

An infectious disease, often called "mono," characterized by fever, sore throat, and swollen glands, commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

In-group

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member, often leading to favoritism toward group members and discrimination against non-members.

Primary Emotions

Basic emotions experienced by humans, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger, that are universal across cultures.