Many Different Definitions of Forgiveness Have Been Operationalized

question 57

Multiple Choice

Many different definitions of forgiveness have been operationalized. Who defined forgiveness as being an increase in prosocial motivation with less desire to seek revenge?

• A) Thompson and colleagues
• B) McCullough and colleagues
• C) Enright and colleagues
• D) Matthews and colleagues

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Definitions:

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