On your way to class you see a homeless man asking for spare change. You reach into your pocket and give him a few quarters because you feel that if you don't give him your change you will probably experience guilt for the rest of the day. Your behavior displays

a. egoism
b. altruism
c. conformity
d. aggression


Answer: a. egoism

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