Research Has Found an Answer to the Question of Whether

question 135

Multiple Choice

Research has found an answer to the question of whether people will help out-group and in-group members. People help their in-group members because of __________ and out-group members because of __________.

• A) rewards; instinct
• B) instinct; empathy
• C) empathy; rewards
• D) empathy; instinct

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Definitions:

Middle Adulthood

A stage in human development generally considered to range from about 40 to 65 years of age, characterized by increased personal and professional responsibilities and awareness of aging.

Generativity Versus Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults face the challenge of contributing to society and helping the next generation, versus becoming self-absorbed and unproductive.

Erikson's Life Stages

A theory of psychological development detailing eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a specific crisis.

Preserving Identity

The effort to maintain a stable sense of self and personal uniqueness despite changing circumstances or external pressures.