Altruism Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

Altruism is:

• A)an action by an individual that is intended to benefit another individual or set of individuals.
• B)the idea that natural selection led to greater tendencies to help close kin over those with whom we have little genetic relation.
• C)the idea that people learn to be helpful in a series of stages.
• D)the desire to help another purely for his or her own sake,regardless of whether we derive any benefit.

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Definitions:

Physical Therapists

Healthcare professionals who assist patients in improving or restoring mobility, and in managing pain through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion.

Self-Directed

A learning approach where individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying resources, and evaluating learning outcomes.

Muscle Strength

The amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert against resistance in a single effort.

Mobility Exercises

Physical activities designed to improve the range of motion, flexibility, and strength of the muscles and joints to enhance movement capability.