Children Who Are Rewarded Materially for Altruistic Behaviors by Their

question 81

Multiple Choice

Children who are rewarded materially for altruistic behaviors by their parents typically

• A)develop generous habits that persist for many years.
• B)are more altruistic than children whose altruism is reinforced verbally.
• C)cease their altruism when rewards later are withdrawn.
• D)are repelled by the offer of tangible rewards.

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