What Explanation Does Research Give for the Finding That Volunteers

question 15

Multiple Choice

What explanation does research give for the finding that volunteers with egoistic motives tend to remain active volunteers longer than those with more altruistic motives?

• A) Altruistic motives do not stand up against the personal costs of helping for long.
• B) Altruistic motives are not genuinely felt.
• C) Altruistic motives create more personal cost for the volunteer.
• D) Altruistic motives help one manage the personal costs of helping.

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Definitions:

Shared Leadership

A leadership approach where the roles and responsibilities are distributed among members of a group or organization rather than centralized in a single leader.

Internal Understanding

A personal insight or comprehension of one's thoughts, emotions, and motivations.

Altruism

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Toughlove

is an approach to parenting that emphasizes stern guidance combined with strong, unconditional love to instill discipline and responsible behavior in children.