Many Studies Suggest That When We See a Person in Trouble

question 141

Multiple Choice

Many studies suggest that when we see a person in trouble,

• A)it tends to cause heightened arousal.
• B)we tend to give aid only if the rewards of helping outweigh the costs.
• C)potential helpers may feel empathic arousal.
• D)all of these tend to occur.

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Random Variable

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