As compared to feelings of personal distress, empathic concern ...

[nevelica]

As compared to feelings of personal distress, empathic concern
 
  a. is more likely in emergency situations.
  b. does not directly impact helping behavior.
  c. is more cognitive in nature.
  d. is other-oriented rather than self-oriented.

Question 2

When he attends a rush event at the local fraternity, Carmine feels that the brothers do not like him very much. He does not think that he should come back to this fraternity and feels sure that he will not be asked to join. According to ____ theory, Carmine's self-esteem will drop after the party because he will feel that his behaviors at the event were not acceptable to others.
 
  a. external reference
  b. social comparison
  c. terror management
  d. sociometer

[ms_sulzle]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d