In one study students were made to experience social exclusion or social inclusion by being told they would likely be alone in later life or that they would have a future rich in personal relationships. Results indicate participants who were

A) told they would be alone were less willing to help a fellow student.
B) already guaranteed a future rich in personal relationships did not bother to help a fellow student because they did not need any more friends.
C) told they would be alone were more willing to help a fellow student to try to make a friend.
D) already guaranteed a future rich in personal relationships were unable to experience empathy for someone who needed help.
E) already guaranteed a future rich in personal relationships were empathic but unwilling to help their fellow student.

Answer: A