Self-attributions are important in the development of prosocial behaviour because:
a. they provide a standard of behaviour which we strive to maintain in order to avoid feeling negatively about ourselves
b. they allow us to rationalize our behaviour
c. they help us to empathize with others who are in distress
d. they produce a sense of social responsibility
e. all of the above
Ans: a
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