According to Daniel Batson, When Witnessing Another Person's Distress Triggers

question 56

Multiple Choice

According to Daniel Batson, when witnessing another person's distress triggers empathy and compassion, the act of helping is motivated by

• A) egoism.
• B) altruism.
• C) the social responsibility norm.
• D) anxiety reduction.

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Definitions:

Big Five Trait

A psychological theory that identifies five fundamental personality dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness is a personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and a strong sense of duty.

Openness

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new experiences, be creative, and think imaginatively.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.