Imagine That a Girl Assists an Elderly Woman to Get

question 10

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a girl assists an elderly woman to get from one corner of an intersection to another.How might a psychological egoist best explain this action?

• A) She is acting altruistically.
• B) She could be trying to get a "helping an old lady cross the street" merit badge from scouting.
• C) Assisting the elderly is good in itself.
• D) This is an instance of acting in the interests of efficiency.

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