Question

Kenneth has just received his annual job performance review. Due to his hard work, Kenneth’s salary was raised. Later in the day, Kenneth sees someone he doesn’t know changing his car tire on the side of the road and pulls over to help.

Which of the following factors is most likely responsible for Kenneth’s altruistic behavior?
A.

personal happiness
B.

feeling of guilt
C.

witnessing altruism
D.

feelings of similarity

Answer 1

When people feel good, they often feel motivated to express that feeling to others, or even help people that clearly feel different. This is the scenario between Kenneth and the person changing their car tire.

SOO your answer should be Personal Happiness!

Answer 2

the factor that is most likely responsible for Kenneth’s altruistic behavior would be: A.personal happiness
People who are driven by personal happiness tend to put more concern over their psychological comfort and fulfillment over another form of incentives. Helping someone in need tend to give people exactly this kind of fulfilled.