Studies of the Effects of Altruistic Exhortations Reveal That

question 109

Multiple Choice

Studies of the effects of altruistic exhortations reveal that

• A) words (telling children they should be altruistic) are wasted on children
• B) a model's actions often speak louder than words
• C) exhortations can elicit altruism if they justify acts of kindness in terms of the needs of prospective recipients
• D) words (telling children they should be altruistic) are wasted on children and a model's actions often speak louder than words
• E) a model's actions often speak louder than words and exhortations can elicit altruism if they justify acts of kindness in terms of the needs of prospective recipients

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