Following the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York, people across the country donated their time and money to assist the devastated community. This behavior best illustrates_________?
Correct answer: C. altruism
- A. the bystander effect
- B. group polarization
- C. altruism
- D. the just world phenomenon
Explanation
Altruism involves helping others without an obvious expectation of personal benefit. Donating time and money to aid a devastated community illustrates altruistic behavior, not the bystander effect or group polarization.
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