Altruism Describes

question 93

Multiple Choice

Altruism describes:

• A) a motive for action in which a person's utility is unaffected when another's utility increases.
• B) a motive for action in which a person's utility is decreased when another's utility increases.
• C) a motive for action in which a person's utility is increased when another's utility increases.
• D) a motive for action in which a person's utility becomes negative when another's utility increases.

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