One of the Major Problems with the Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis, Which

question 6

Multiple Choice

One of the major problems with the empathy-altruism hypothesis, which Batson himself admits, is that

• A) people rarely experience empathy.
• B) people are motivated strongly by rewards.
• C) it can be difficult to know people's true motives when helping.
• D) helping is difficult to do because of the costs involved.

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Definitions:

Express More Negative Emotions

The act of displaying or expressing feelings that are considered undesirable or pessimistic more frequently.

High Power Individuals

People who hold considerable authority, influence, or control within a society or organization.

Inhibitory Reaction

A biological or psychological response that slows or stops a particular process, often seen in neural pathways to prevent overstimulation.

Approach Reaction

Involves moving towards something perceived as desirable or beneficial, often discussed in the context of psychological responses to stimuli or situations.