According to Research by Batson and His Colleagues, When Empathy

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to research by Batson and his colleagues, when empathy is __________, people __________.

• A) low; will help when the costs of not helping are high
• B) high; will help no matter what the costs
• C) high; will pay attention to social exchange factors
• D) low; only help when the costs of not helping are high

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Definitions:

Land Ownership

The legal right to possess, control, and use a specific piece of land.

Monroe Doctrine

A principle of US foreign policy, declared in 1823, which opposed European colonialism in the Americas and stated that any intervention by external powers would be seen as a threat to the US.

European Powers

Refers to the nations of Europe with significant political, military, and economic influence, especially noted during the colonial and imperial periods.