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Question 18 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Kenneth has just received his annual job performance review. Due to his hard work, Kenneth’s salary was raised. Later in the day, Kenneth sees someone he doesn’t know changing his car tire on the side of the road and pulls over to help.Which of the following factors is most likely responsible for Kenneth’s altruistic behavior?

Answer
A
personal happiness
B
feeling of guilt
C
witnessing altruism
D
feelings of similarity

Explanation

Kenneth has just received good news and a salary raise, which likely put him in a positive mood. Positive feelings can make people more likely to help others, even strangers. Thus, personal happiness is the most likely factor; the scenario does not indicate guilt, seeing someone else help, or feeling similar to the person.

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