Author Question: The empathy-altruism hypothesis suggests that at least some prosocial behavior is ________. A) ... (Read 198 times)

jilianpiloj

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 521
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.



JYan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library