The Finding That People Will Sometimes Persist in Wanting to Help

question 126

Multiple Choice

The finding that people will sometimes persist in wanting to help a suffering person even when they believe their distressed mood has been temporarily frozen by a "mood-fixing" drug suggests that

• A) egoism is a strong motivator of helping behaviour.
• B) social-exchange theory is a powerful predictor of helping behaviour.
• C) empathy is a poor predictor of helping behaviour.
• D) genuine altruism may exist.

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Definitions:

Ethical Theory

A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.

Virtue Ethics

An approach to ethics that emphasizes the character of the moral agent rather than rules or consequences as the key element of ethical thinking.

Ethical Decision-Making

The process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner consistent with ethical principles.

Connectiveness

The state or quality of being connected or interconnected, often referring to social bonds or technological connections.