According to Costly Signaling Theory,how Does Context Affect Our Altruistic

question 4

Multiple Choice

According to costly signaling theory,how does context affect our altruistic tendencies?

• A)When engaging in an altruistic act,we tend toward the least costly option regardless of context.
• B)When behaving altruistically anonymously,we are more likely to choose a low-cost option.
• C)In the presence of strangers,we do not behave altruistically.
• D)When volunteering publically,we typically choose the least costly option.

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