According to the empathy-altruism hypothesis, pure altruism
A) will occur only when the person suffering is close to the potential helper.
B) will occur only if escape from the aversive helping situation is difficult.
C) will occur when empathic concern is elicited, because such concern orients a person away from his or her own welfare and toward another's welfare.
D) does not really exist, because it is incompatible with evolutionary theory.
Answer: C
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