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sam.t96 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Eisenberg and others (2002) found that the extent to which preschool children exhibited spontaneous helping behavior predicted how helpful they would be in later childhood and early adulthood. This finding is consistent with the hypothesis that

a. there are stable individual differences in helping.
b. situational factors can
c. the altruistic personality is genetically based.
d. individuals high in empathy tend to be more helpful than those low in empathy.

Question 2

Todd has a baby face, and Martin has features that are traditionally considered more mature. They are both being interviewed for the same position in a bank. What is the most probable outcome?

a. Because of his more mature features, Martin will be recommended for the position.
b. Todd will be recommended for the position because baby-faced individuals are perceived as more honest.
c. Todd will be recommended for the position because baby-faced individuals are judged as more qualified foremployment than mature-faced individuals.
d. Their facial features will not impact the hiring decision, and the more qualified candidate will get the job.