According to the Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis, ____

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to the empathy-altruism hypothesis, ____.

• A) all altruistic behavior is motivated by empathy
• B) empathy motivates people to reduce others' distress
• C) people who routinely engage in altruistic behavior gradually become less and less empathetic to others
• D) people who routinely engage in altruistic behavior gradually become more and more empathetic to others

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Definitions:

Special-Interest Effect

The phenomenon where policies or regulations are influenced primarily by a small, vocal group acting in its own interest, rather than the broader public interest.

Private-Sector Provision

Goods and services provided by businesses and private individuals rather than the government, often driven by profit.

Government Provision

The supply of goods or services by the government directly or through funding public institutions.

Rational-Ignorance Effect

The decision by individuals to remain uninformed about certain matters because the perceived cost of acquiring the information exceeds the expected benefit.