Greg went to a specialty store to find a gift for his girlfriend. He noticed a shelf of blown-glass figurines that said "do not pick up these figurines!". He ignored the sign and started picking up pieces that he liked. The store clerk came over and admonished Greg for his actions, telling him "Hey! Didn't you read the sign? Don't pick up the figurines as you could break them!". Greg felt bad and guilty for being inconsiderate. Suddenly, a shopper next to him dropped her purse and spilled its contents all over the floor. Given the principles of helping behaviour,

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According to the principles of helping behaviour, individuals who feel guilty or responsible for a negative event are more likely to help in the aftermath. Therefore, Greg may be more likely to help the woman collect the items from her purse as a way to alleviate his feelings of guilt from disobeying the sign and being admonished by the store clerk.

Greg Went to a Specialty Store to Find a Gift