Mark Learns That a Colleague of His, Joshua, Has Just

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mark learns that a colleague of his, Joshua, has just been diagnosed with cancer. He thinks about all of the implications this will have for his friend's life, and for their relationship. According to research by Nancy Eisenberg and colleagues (1989) , Mark is LEAST likely to offer practical support to Joshua when he is feeling which of the following emotions?

• A) Sympathy
• B) Compassion
• C) Personal distress
• D) Mark is equally likely to offer practical support to Joshua when feeling any of these.

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Definitions:

Motivation Factors

Elements or conditions that encourage individuals to act or behave in a certain way to achieve desired outcomes.

Feelings of Neutrality

Emotional states characterized by indifference or lack of strong emotions towards a situation, object, or person.

Mental Health

Refers to the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being of an individual; it's about how people think, feel, and behave, and is fundamental to overall health.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests individuals are motivated to achieve fairness in their relationships and to rectify situations where fairness is not perceived.