Research suggests that we are more likey to offer assistance to people when we view their circumstances as something out of their control as opposed to something they might have ‘caused' themselves. In other words, helping behavior is related to:
a. The reciprocity norm.
b. The attributions we make for behavior.
c. The social responsibility norm.
d. The empathy we feel.
Answer: B
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