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:

Self-acceptance

The recognition and acceptance of one's self, including both strengths and weaknesses, without undue self-criticism.

Therapeutic Alliance

A bond of trust and mutual understanding between a therapist and client, who work together constructively to overcome the client’s problem.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired or intended result, often used to evaluate methods, interventions, or outcomes.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment that involves psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction with adults, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.