Based on Research on the Relationship Between Attributions and Prosocial

question 124

Multiple Choice

Based on research on the relationship between attributions and prosocial behavior, which group would be most likely to help tsunami victims? A group that was told the victims:

• A) were advised ahead of time to evacuate-weather forecasts predicted something terrible.
• B) had no idea that the tsunami was going to happen-it was a very sudden natural disaster.
• C) knew they lived in an area that was prone to tsunamis-they chose to put themselves at risk.
• D) ignored the forecasts and warnings-they just didn't think it would actually happen to them.

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