Three of the Following Children Have Social Goals

question 76

Multiple Choice

Three of the following children have social goals. Which one does not necessarily have a social goal?

• A) Robert is eager to learn everything he can about terrorists and their personalities.
• B) Harry works tirelessly to collect toys for children at a local homeless shelter.
• C) Jasmine works hard to keep a promise she made to her parents.
• D) Mikaela has her hair done so she'll look nice at the school dance.

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Definitions:

Disgust

An emotional response of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

Sympathy

Feelings of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune, often leading to supportive or compassionate actions.

Belief in a Just World

The cognitive bias that assumes people get what they deserve, leading to a rationale for misfortune and suffering.

Empathy-Altruism Model

The idea that the reason people help others depends on how much they empathize with them. When empathy is low, people help others when benefits outweigh costs; when empathy is high, people help others even at costs to themselves.