The Authors of Your Text Explain That There Are Three

question 174

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text explain that there are three main motives for helping others. They are __________.

• A) evolutionary, kinship selection, and cognitive dissonance
• B) evolutionary, cognitive dissonance, and empathy-altruism
• C) evolutionary, empathy-altruism, and social exchange
• D) empathy-altruism, social exchange, and cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A training technique where behavior strength is adjusted via positive reinforcement or negative punishment.

Transference Learning

The process by which knowledge or skills learned in one context are applied to or influence learning in a different context.

Conditions of Worth

Concepts in psychology referring to the belief that one must meet certain standards in order to receive positive regard from others, leading to issues in self-esteem and self-acceptance.

Self-actualization

The act of achieving or fully utilizing one's abilities and capacities, seen as a natural desire or necessity found within all individuals.