Every morning at the bus stop, Carlos encounters an old woman begging for change. She is clearly hungry and alone. Because Carlos feels very bad for this woman and can "feel her pain,"
he makes a point of giving her some change each morning that he sees her. Which theoretical approach best explains Carlos's behavior?
a. social-exchange theory
b. kin selection
c. the empathy-altruism hypothesis
d. the norm of reciprocity
Answer: C
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