According to Batson and Colleagues

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to Batson and colleagues,

• A) all altruistic behaviors are motivated by an underlying sense of egotism.
• B) individuals higher and empathy are more likely to help those in need.
• C) being altruistic is an entirely learned behavior.
• D) negative emotions motivate altruistic behavior only when physical or psychological escape is not possible.

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