If Victims Seem to Have Created Their Own Problems by Laziness

question 56

Multiple Choice

If victims seem to have created their own problems by laziness or lack of foresight,we are less willing to offer help.Helping responses are thus closely tied to

• A)the overjustification effect.
• B)attributions.
• C)self-concept.
• D)empathy.

---

Definitions:

Sequential

Relating to or forming part of a sequence, where items are arranged in a logical or chronological order.

Age Groups

Classifications of individuals based on their age, often used in research to compare developments at different life stages.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes such as thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.