A Woman's Car Is Stuck in the Snow and She

question 13

Multiple Choice

A woman's car is stuck in the snow and she needs a push to get free._______ is more likely to stop to help her out because _______.

• A) Tricia; the situation calls for sustained helping.
• B) Courtney; women are more likely to help someone of the same gender.
• C) Hector; the situation calls for an act of chivalry.
• D) Andy; the situation calls for sustained helping.
• E) Monica; women in general are more altruistic than men.

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Definitions:

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