The Authors of Your Text Offer Three Main Motives as to Why

question 16

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text offer three main motives as to why people help others. These motives include all of the following except

• A) evolutionary explanations.
• B) social exchange theory.
• C) the empathy-altruism hypothesis.
• D) cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Personal Information

Refers to data about an individual that can identify them, such as name, address, and social security number.

Participant Bias

The influence of participants' expectations, attitudes, or behaviors on the outcome of a study, potentially skewing results.

Researcher Seeking

Involves the active pursuit of knowledge and understanding through the formulation and testing of hypotheses in scientific studies.

Experimenters' Characteristics

Traits or qualities of researchers that can inadvertently influence the outcomes of an experiment, potentially introducing bias.