The Model of Helping That Says Seeing Another Person in Need

question 69

Multiple Choice

The model of helping that says seeing another person in need causes us emotional distress and that helping decreases those negative emotions is called what

• A) the social responsibility norm
• B) reciprocal altruism
• C) negative state relief
• D) pure altruism

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Definitions:

Marginal Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen, especially in the context of resource allocation.

Production Possibilities Schedule

A table that shows the different combinations of two goods that can be produced with fixed resources and technology.

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Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregone alternatives, or what is given up in order to pursue a certain action or decision.