Liam Is in a Bad Mood Because He Failed to Get

question 63

Multiple Choice

Liam is in a bad mood because he failed to get the promotion he was hoping for at work.When he gets home,his roommate Charlie asks for a ride to the grocery store.Liam willingly agrees to this favour.Which of the following concepts explains why Liam is particularly likely to help his roommate now that he is feeling bad?

• A) the empathy-altruism hypothesis
• B) the norm of social responsibility
• C) the negative state relief model
• D) the theory of self-esteem threat

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Definitions:

Early-Onset Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia that appears in childhood or early adolescence, characterized by symptoms similar to adult schizophrenia but with potentially greater impact on developmental processes.

Late-Onset Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia that appears for the first time in someone of middle age or older, typically after the age of 40.

Persecutory Nature

The characteristic of feeling as though one is being consistently wronged, harassed, or targeted by others.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance behavior.