Research on Altruism Suggests That Not Helping Someone Else in Need

question 103

Multiple Choice

Research on altruism suggests that not helping someone else in need is usually due to ____.

• A) apathy
• B) cruelty
• C) misunderstanding
• D) aggression

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Definitions:

Problem-Solving Skills

The ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Experiment

A research method in which an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable). By random assignment of participants, the experimenter aims to control other relevant factors.

Experimentation

The process of conducting tests and trials to explore hypotheses, gather data, or demonstrate principles in controlled conditions.

Mental Process

Operations of the mind involving thinking, perceiving, remembering, and understanding, often influencing behavior.