The Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis Maintains That, Regardless of How Easy It

question 18

Multiple Choice

The empathy-altruism hypothesis maintains that, regardless of how easy it is to escape from a situation, people will help someone else if their motives are

• A) altruistic.
• B) simplistic.
• C) idiosyncratic.
• D) egoistic.

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Definitions:

Rituals

In Durkheim’s usage are public practices designed to connect people to the sacred.

Spirituality

A broad concept involving the search for meaning, purpose, and connection with something greater than oneself.

Meditation Practice

A disciplined approach to training the mind or inducing a mode of consciousness, often for the purpose of achieving relaxation, mindfulness, or spiritual insight.

Buddhism

A major world religion or philosophy founded in northeastern India in the 5th century BC, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha.