Question

Janetta ran a campaign for student body president, and she really wanted to win. She gave election buttons to everyone and told them how much she appreciated their friendship. Then Janetta told each person that she hoped for a vote. Are Janetta's actions altruistic

Answer 1

Janetta is not altruistic here

Step-by-step explanation:

Janetta is not practicing altruism in the case above because she expects that people will vote for her. This is not selfless desire to help without being obligated by religion, loyalty or because one is getting something in return. Janetta is expecting something here and isn't really giving out something for nothing as is seen with altruists who merely help selflessly and have the welfare and interest of other people in mind without expecting something or asking