Which Statement BEST Captures the Relationship Between Empathy and Altruism

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST captures the relationship between empathy and altruism?

• A)Empathy and altruism are different types of prosocial behavior.
• B)Altruism and empathy are synonymous.
• C)Empathy is part of altruism.
• D)Altruism is one aspect of empathy.

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Definitions:

Display Rules

Culturally learned norms and guidelines about when, where, and how it is appropriate to express emotions.

Cognitive Processes

The mental actions or processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Minority Group

A social group that is differentiated from the dominant groups in a society, often by cultural, religious, or racial distinctions, facing varying degrees of prejudice and discrimination.

Personal Sense

The perception and understanding of oneself, including one's own identity, feelings, and experiences, forming an integral part of individual consciousness.