Describe the Egoistic and Altruistic Routes to Helping

question 139

Essay

Describe the egoistic and altruistic routes to helping. Be sure to relate these to the emotion felt, motives for helping, and subsequent behaviour.

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Definitions:

Legislative Fiat

Law enacted by the legislature or authority, often without the need for a specific process of approval or consideration.

Lower Courts

Courts that have limited jurisdiction over certain types of cases or that are the first level of the court system, beneath appellate or supreme courts.

Constitutionality

The quality or state of being in accordance with the constitution or established laws of a country.

Unfettered State Autonomy

A situation where a state or region has complete independence and freedom from external control in governing its affairs.