Social psychologists who study altruism have found that people who are altruistic tend to ____ compared to people who are not altruistic.

A) score almost exactly the same on basic personality measures
B) show higher levels of empathy and be more likely to endorse tolerance and equity
C) score slightly lower on self-esteem measures
D) score slightly higher on self-esteem measures

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Elise Martinez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Altruistic individuals often exhibit higher levels of empathy and are more inclined to support values related to tolerance and equity. This is because altruism involves concern for the well-being of others, which is closely associated with the ability to understand and share the feelings of others (empathy) and a belief in fairness and justice (tolerance and equity).

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