An Advanced Type of Prosocial Reasoning Involving Sympathetic Responding, Self-Reflective

question 57

Multiple Choice

An advanced type of prosocial reasoning involving sympathetic responding, self-reflective role taking, and guilt or positive affect related to the consequences of one's actions is:

• A)hedonistic reasoning
• B)empathic reasoning
• C)needs-oriented reasoning
• D)prosocial reasoning

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Definitions:

Individual

Pertaining to or characteristic of a single, particular person or thing.

Stoicism

An ancient philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.

Nichomachean Ethics

An ancient Greek philosophical work by Aristotle, exploring the concept of virtue ethics and the good life for humans.

Epicurean Ethics

A system of philosophy based on the teachings of Epicurus, focusing on achieving happiness through the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain.