If We Think Our Actions Will Reduce the Pain of Someone

question 21

Multiple Choice

If we think our actions will reduce the pain of someone in need, we are likely to:

• A) act more slowly so as not to make a mistake since we feel we have special knowledge.
• B) respond quickly to reduce our own discomfort brought on by our feelings of empathy.
• C) call others to aid us in responding to the emergency.
• D) feel a sense of calm and well being.

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