Mateo's Group of Friends Tends to Engage in a Fair

question 55

Multiple Choice

Mateo's group of friends tends to engage in a fair amount of gossip,whereas Felipe's group of friends never gossips.Based on research on gossip,which of the two groups of friends would you expect to be more cooperative,and why?

• A) Mateo's group of friends, because gossip increases their empathic concern
• B) Mateo's group of friends, because the threat of being gossiped about makes them less likely to behave selfishly
• C) Felipe's group of friends, because they are more concerned about not hurting people's feelings
• D) Felipe's group of friends, because they are likely more independent

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