Jim dives into the water to help his drowning sister; Ivan dives into the water to help a total stranger because he wanted to impress his new girlfriend and is a trained lifeguard
Jim's motive to help is best explained by ________, while Ivan's motive to help is best explained by ________.
a. evolutionary theory; kin selection
b. evolutionary theory; social exchange theory
c. social exchange theory; empathy-altruism hypothesis
d. kin selection; empathy-altruism hypothesis
Answer: B
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