The Social Responsibility Norm Is an Explanation of Prosocial Behavior

question 88

Multiple Choice

The social responsibility norm is an explanation of prosocial behavior that emphasizes the:

• A) notion of duty to help those who need it, regardless of any potential payback to the helper.
• B) expectation that those who provide help will receive help in the future.
• C) importance of passing your genes on to future generations.
• D) comparison of costs and benefits to the individual for helping.

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