Justin sees a blind person in need of help crossing a busy intersection. If Justin does not feel empathy for the blind person, under what circumstances (according to Batson's empathy-altruism hypothesis) would Justin help?
a. if he is running late for a meeting
b. if the rewards would outweigh the costs
c. if the costs are very high
d. if Justin is angry
Answer: B
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