According to Batson (1991), When People Experience Empathy with Another

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to Batson (1991) , when people experience empathy with another in need, ________ motivates helping.

• A) maximizing rewards and minimizing costs
• B) passing their genes to the next generation
• C) making a difference in the world
• D) helping others independent of self-interest

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