Much of the Time, People Engage in Altruistic Behaviors Because

question 90

Multiple Choice

Much of the time, people engage in altruistic behaviors because doing so makes them feel good. Is it correct to conclude, then, that altruistic acts are fundamentally selfish at their core? What do social psychologists generally conclude?

• A)They are split on the issue.
• B)In general, they believe that genuine altruism DOES NOT exist. ​
• C)In general, they believe that genuine altruism DOES exist. ​
• D)In general, they believe that genuine altruism DOES exist-though a small minority (mainly those working within evolutionary psychology)believe that it DOES NOT exist. ​

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing societal standards and ideals internalized during childhood.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.

Preconscious

Part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.

Unconscious

Part of the mind that is not within thought's immediate awareness, influencing behaviors and thoughts without our knowing.