We Help Our Family and Our Friends More Than Strangers

question 26

Multiple Choice

We help our family and our friends more than strangers. We tend to be more helpful when we are empathic toward the plight of others. Diffusion of responsibility is reduced if we anticipate making the acquaintance of someone who needs help. All of these examples illustrate

• A) the influence of social support on behavior.
• B) the underlying human need for social connections.
• C) the predisposition for people to help others.
• D) the conflict between altruistic and egocentric motives.

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Definitions:

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