According to Your Text, the Two Reasons Why Helping Others

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to your text, the two reasons why helping others makes people feel happier are helping others __________.

• A) enhances social relationships and increases the chances of monetary gain
• B) enhances social relationships and enhances the person's self-esteem
• C) enhances the person's self-esteem and increases the chances of monetary gain
• D) increases the chances of monetary gain and increases the chances of finding a good mate

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