The Notion That Empathy Triggers Fears of Guilt, Censure, and Shame

question 94

Multiple Choice

The notion that empathy triggers fears of guilt, censure, and shame, which in turn motivates helping behavior, is called the ____.

• A) empathy-altruism hypothesis
• B) empathy-specific punishment hypothesis
• C) empathy-specific reward hypothesis
• D) negative state relief hypothesis

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Definitions:

Disaffirmance

The legal right of a party, typically a minor or someone under duress at the time of contract formation, to renounce or void a contract.

Misrepresentation of Age

The act of intentionally providing false information about one's age, typically for the purpose of accessing age-restricted goods, services, or privileges.

Intoxicated

A state of being impaired, typically due to the consumption of alcohol or drugs, affecting one's cognitive and physical abilities.

Voidable Option

A contract provision that allows one party to void the contract under certain circumstances, making it enforceable at the discretion of one party.