Justin Sees a Blind Person in Need of Help Crossing

question 157

Multiple Choice

Justin sees a blind person in need of help crossing a busy intersection. If Justin does not feel empathy for the blind person, under what circumstances (according to Batson's empathy-altruism hypothesis) would Justin help?

• A) if he is running late for a meeting
• B) if the rewards would outweigh the costs
• C) if the costs are very high
• D) if Justin is angry

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