One Reason That Adults _____ Sharp Distinctions Between Prosocial Behavior

question 85

Multiple Choice

One reason that adults _____ sharp distinctions between prosocial behavior and altruism when evaluating the benevolence of young children is that _____.

• A) make; adults insist that children adopt a motivational definition of altruism
• B) make; adults view altruism as mandatory and prosocial conduct as discretionary
• C) fail to make; they wish to encourage any kind of benevolence on children's part
• D) fail to make; they are trying to encourage children to adopt a behavioral rather than a motivational definition of altruism

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Definitions:

Altruism

The principle or practice of showing concern for the well-being of others, even at a personal cost.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Genetic Relation

The biological connection between individuals who share common ancestry, often impacting traits, behaviors, and genetically inherited conditions.

Volunteering Time

The act of offering one's time and skills without financial compensation to benefit another person, group, or organization.