Question

Caleb, an affluent man, supports many charity organizations anonymously. He is a religious man who believes that as God has provided everything for him, and he should give some of his wealth to needy and unfortunate people. According to the social-exchange theory, Caleb exhibits the ________ in this scenario.

Answer 1

Question Options:

A. reciprocity norm

B. overjustification effect

C. bystander effect

D. social-responsibility norm

Answer: D. social-responsibility norm

Explanation: The social responsibility norm is defined as the tendency for an individual to feel the motivation to provide help and assistance to the people in the society especially those who are needy and unfortunate. Individuals involved in the social responsibility have no intentions of reciprocity. They do it as a matter of factly for the purpose of moral motivation.