You Ask Your Brother If You Can Borrow His Car

question 109

Multiple Choice

You ask your brother if you can borrow his car for a date on Saturday night.Before handing over the keys,he asks in jest,"What's in it for me?" His question best reflects _______ as applied to prosocial behaviour.

• A) the empathy-altruism hypothesis
• B) an egocentric perspective
• C) the reciprocity norm
• D) kin selection
• E) social exchange theory

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Definitions:

Personal Responsibility

The obligation of an individual to account for their actions and make amends for any harm caused.

Welfare Benefits

Government-provided assistance programs designed to support the health, safety, and well-being of citizens, particularly those who are in poverty, disabled, or elderly.

Personal Responsibility

The principle of taking accountability for one's actions and their consequences, often emphasizing individual initiative and self-discipline.

Welfare Policy

A set of government strategies aimed at providing assistance to individuals and families in need, to ensure a basic standard of living.