Amberly's House Has Burned Down, and Local News Channels Announce

question 15

Multiple Choice

Amberly's house has burned down, and local news channels announce that Amberly will need household items to replace those lost in the fire. Which of the following is most likely?

• A) Jael, who is very religious, will feel more empathy and therefore drop off some items for Amberly anonymously.
• B) Robert, who is an atheist, will feel more empathy and therefore drop off some items for Amberly anonymously.
• C) Jennifer, who is a devout Baptist, and Mark, an atheist, will feel similar levels of empathy, but Jennifer is more likely than Mark to help if she can be seen making the donation.
• D) Jennifer, who is a devout Baptist, and Mark, an atheist, will feel similar levels of empathy, but Mark is more likely than Jennifer to help if he can be seen making the donation.

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