On Your Way to Class You See a Homeless Man

question 168

Multiple Choice

On your way to class you see a homeless man asking for spare change. You reach into your pocket and give him a few quarters because you feel that if you don't give him your change you will probably experience guilt for the rest of the day. You are acting according to the __________ theory of altruism.

• A)evolutionary
• B)arousal: cost-reward
• C)empathy-altruism
• D)bystander-effect

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A set of theories and therapeutic techniques related to the study of the unconscious mind, developed by Sigmund Freud, that aims to treat mental disorders.

Emotionally Disturbed

Refers to individuals who exhibit significant difficulty in emotional regulation, leading to behaviors that are socially unacceptable or disruptive, often diagnosed in children and adolescents within educational settings.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, and sees people as inherently good and motivated to seek self-fulfillment and actualization.

Hereditary Component

The genetic aspect of an individual's traits, characteristics, and predispositions inherited from their ancestors.