In a Study of Charitable Giving and Volunteering in the United

question 72

Multiple Choice

In a study of charitable giving and volunteering in the United States,87 percent of the people surveyed said that the reason they contributed was that helping was consistent with their personal values.These findings suggest that people often help in order to

• A) manage their mood.
• B) gain genetic benefits.
• C) gain material benefits.
• D) enhance and verify their self-image.

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Definitions:

Temperament Stability

The degree to which a person's temperament, including traits like mood and emotional reactivity, remains consistent over time.

Inhibited And Shy

Describes a personality trait where individuals show restraint in action or expression and often feel uncomfortable in social situations.

Personality Change

Alterations in an individual's character or behavior patterns, often due to developmental processes, experiences, or psychological interventions.

Adopted Children

Children who have been legally taken and raised by parents who are not their biological parents.