After watching a news report of a young person who gave a homeless man his sneakers when he realized he had no shoes, research shows that common reactions to witnessing such a compassionate acts include ______.
A. resolution to become a better person
B. feelings of guilt for not having done similar good deeds or making a meaningful contribution
C. increased compassion, but less desire to affiliate with others because of the fear of not being able to meet their needs
D. increased well-being, but less desire to help others because of diffusion of responsibility
Ans: A
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