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jilianpiloj

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The empathy-altruism hypothesis suggests that at least some prosocial behavior is ________.
 
  A) driven by our motivation to engage in any behavior that provides the greatest satisfaction to us
  B) driven by genetic attributes that evolved because they enhanced the probability of genetic success
  C) motivated by our desire to appear moral without our having to pay the costs involved in actually being moral
  D) caused by the desire to reduce our own discomfort in the presence of negative emotions
  E) motivated solely by the desire to help someone in need

Question 2

What are the current trends with regard to empathy?
 
  A) Japanese college students are showing less empathy than in previous decades.
  B) The current youth culture is showing more empathic accuracy than the generations before.
  C) U.S. college students are showing less empathy than in previous decades.
  D) Older generations show less empathy toward younger generations.
  E) Generational differences in empathy are largely attributed to exposure to war.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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