When Hutu Militia Began to Slaughter the Tutsi in 1994,missionary

question 116

Multiple Choice

When Hutu militia began to slaughter the Tutsi in 1994,missionary Carl Wilkens risked his own life to save the lives of others. His actions best illustrated

• A)superordinate goals.
• B)the mere exposure effect.
• C)the reciprocity norm.
• D)altruism.

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