Why Do Researchers Believe That the Reciprocation Norm Operates on the Need

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why do researchers believe that the reciprocation norm operates on the need to restore balance and not necessarily because of our selfish desire to receive recognition for our acts?

• A) Because research supports the idea that we do not like to receive recognition for our acts of kindness.
• B) Because people only seem to reciprocate when the other individual is aware of the favor.
• C) Because research supports the idea that humans are not selfish.
• D) Because people seem to reciprocate even when the other individual will not know they returned the favor.

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