You Are Asked to Participate in a Blood Drive

question 18

Multiple Choice

You are asked to participate in a blood drive.While thinking about doing so,you weigh the costs (e.g.,being pricked by a needle) and benefits (e.g.,feeling good about yourself) of doing so.This strategy can be explained by the

• A)empathy-altruism hypothesis.
• B)social-exchange theory.
• C)social responsibility norm.
• D)social comparison theory.

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Definitions:

Beneficence

The ethical principle that advocates for actions that promote the welfare and well-being of others, often considered in medical and research contexts.

Moral Imperative

A duty or obligation guided by ethical considerations and principles, compelling an individual or society to act in a certain manner.

Altruism

The practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Empirical Research

The process of collecting and analyzing data through observation or experiment to validate hypotheses or understand phenomena.