GATE Electrical 2022 | GA Question: 6

Question

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?

• A. Humans engage in altruism due to guilt but not empathy
• B. Humans engage in altruism due to empathy but not guilt
• C. Humans engage in altruism due to group identification but not empathy
• D. Humans engage in altruism due to empathy but not familiarity

Comments

Answer is D

Answer 1

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