Based on Burnstein's research, if a person were confronted with rescuing a person or animal in a burning building, s/he would more likely rescue a ________ than a(n) ________
A) a non-relative; distant relative
B) young male; young female
C) dog; young male human
D) young female close relative; middle-age female close relative
E) young male non-relative; older female close relative
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fill in the blank with correct word
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