Kris is walking down the street and sees an individual on crutches coming out of the grocery store having a very difficult time carrying his parcels. Given that Kris was on crutches for a broken ankle several months previous, she feels empathy for this stranger. Based on theories of altruism, what is the best explanation that relates to why Kris would help this stranger?

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Altruistic empathy is the best explanation because Kris is experiencing empathy for the stranger and feels a desire to help them, without any expectation of receiving a reward or benefit in return.

Kris Is Walking Down the Street and Sees an Individual