Social Exchange Theory Would Have the Most Trouble Explaining Which

question 99

Multiple Choice

Social exchange theory would have the most trouble explaining which of the following helping situations?

• A) Anna visits people with AIDS as a requirement of her health psychology course.
• B) Theo calmly walks into heavy traffic to rescue a stranger who collapsed in the crosswalk.
• C) On the way home from work, David drops off some notes for a classmate.
• D) A wealthy businesswoman makes a hefty donation to her congressman.

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