According to Costly Signaling Theory, How Does Context Affect Our

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to costly signaling theory, how does context affect our altruistic tendencies?

• A) When engaging in an altruistic act, we tend toward the least costly option regardless of context.
• B) When behaving altruistically anonymously, we are more likely to choose a low-cost option.
• C) In the presence of strangers, we do not behave altruistically.
• D) When volunteering publically, we typically choose the least costly option.

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