Despite Ongoing Theoretical and Empirical Debate,research May Never Show That

question 95

Multiple Choice

Despite ongoing theoretical and empirical debate,research may never show that empathy-based helping is a source of genuine altruism because

• A)neither empathy nor altruism can be adequately defined.
• B)no experiment rules out all possible egoistic explanations for helpfulness.
• C)personal survival overrides all other human motives.
• D)psychological egoism has been convincingly demonstrated in all other forms of social behaviour.

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Definitions:

Problem Solving Style

The method or approach an individual or group uses to find solutions to challenges or obstacles.

Social Traits

Surface-level traits that reflect the way a person appears to others when interacting in social settings.

Measure

A method or tool used to quantitatively or qualitatively assess characteristics, performance, or outcomes.

Individual Differences

Individual differences refer to the variety of distinctions among people in their abilities, preferences, learning styles, and other behavioral characteristics.