Which of the following is a possible explanation for why blood donations increased dramatically following the September 11th attacks?
a. People helped out genuine empathy.
b. People helped to reaffirm their commitment to their values.
c. People helped because it soothed the trauma they were experiencing.
d. All of the answers mentioned are possible explanations for why the blood donations increased.
Answer: D
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