Sam Has Always Felt a Strong Sense of Empathy for Others

question 68

Multiple Choice

Sam has always felt a strong sense of empathy for others, then in his teens he helplessly watched as his mother died of cancer. While sitting at her deathbed, he made a vow to do whatever he could to ease the suffering of his fellow human beings. According to McAdams's research, Sam's life story is typical of:

• A) highly generative people.
• B) most people.
• C) men.
• D) mourning a parent who dies at an off-time age.

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