AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

ALTRUISM CONFLICT AND PEACEMAKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements regarding emotion and altruism is true?
A
Financial gain causes less altruistic behavior than other causes of happiness.
B
The cause of happiness does not make a difference in whether or not someone demonstrates altruism.
C
Happiness caused by financial gain increases altruism more than other causes.
D
There is no correlation between levels of happiness and willingness to perform helping behavior.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With this information, we can conclude that the statements about true emotion and altruism are Happiness caused by financial gain increases altruism more than other causes.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Research supports the fact that altruistic behaviors are associated with greater overall physical health, longevity, happiness, and well-being.” Altruism and prosocial behavior may: enhance social connections. increase your sense of community.

Detailed explanation-3: -Even if someone donated blood solely because it was “the right thing to do, ” that benefit is still there. Perhaps the closest example we have to true altruism is someone saving another person from a burning building.

Detailed explanation-4: -Environment. Interactions and relationships with others have a major influence on altruistic behavior, and socialization may have a significant impact on altruistic actions in young children. Modeling altruistic actions can be an important way to foster prosocial and compassionate actions in children.

Detailed explanation-5: -Altruism is when we act to promote someone else’s welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves.

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