The Findings That People Are More Likely to Help When

question 38

Multiple Choice

The findings that people are more likely to help when they are rewarded, are in a good mood, or have just observed someone else helping provide the best support for the conclusion that people:

• A) are altruistic except in unusual circumstances.
• B) are not simply altruistic, so that helping may depend on other factors.
• C) sometimes help because helping is just the right thing to do.
• D) show empathy for others and are mostly helpful for unselfish reasons.

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The difference between a firm's total revenue and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing profit beyond the normal rate of return.

Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one particular alternative is chosen.

Savings Account

A deposit account held at a bank or other financial institution that provides principal security and a modest interest rate.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, indicating the efficiency with which a company utilizes its resources.