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Altruism is the human concern for the wellbeing of others. Altruism has been shown to be motivated more by social bonding, familiarity and identification of belongingness to a group. The notion that altruism may be attributed to empathy or guilt has now been rejected.

Which one of the following is the $\text{CORRECT}$ logical inference based on the information in the above passage?

  1. Humans engage in altruism due to guilt but not empathy
  2. Humans engage in altruism due to empathy but not guilt
  3. Humans engage in altruism due to group identification but not empathy
  4. Humans engage in altruism due to empathy but not familiarity

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The passage states that altruism in humans is motivated more by social bonding, familiarity, and identification of belongingness to a group. It also${\color{Red} \text{ rejects}}$ the notion that altruism may be attributed to empathy or guilt.

Therefore, the conclusion is that altruism in humans is primarily driven by group identification rather than empathy.

Correct Answer: C
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What is correct answer for this confirm

I  also think that answer is D  as in question says that Empathy and guilt are rejected in Option A,B,C these is one from these which are not  (reject) told in option 

 

so option should be correct ne as they told altruism due to empathy but not familiarity

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