You Observe a Woman Rush into the Street in Front

question 58

Multiple Choice

You observe a woman rush into the street in front of a speeding car to pull a child out of the way. According to Skinner's analysis of altruism, in which of the following situations would you not see her action as altruistic?

• A) The woman was a stranger to the child.
• B) The speeding car was a police car.
• C) Another woman had done the same thing the week before.
• D) None of these choices.

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