Sammy is trying to carry many grocery bags to her car on a rainy afternoon. Her daughter is with her and offers to help, which creates a feeling of gratitude in Sammy. According to the theory presented by Ortony and colleagues, how would this feeling of gratitude toward Sammy's daughter differ from that of a stranger who was not expected to help?

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CThe gratitude toward the stranger would be stronger because, according to Ortony and colleagues' theory, unexpected help, especially from someone with whom one does not have a personal relationship, tends to elicit a stronger emotional response. The gratitude for Sammy's daughter would last longer because the emotional impact of actions by those we are close to often has a more lasting effect due to the ongoing relationship and emotional bonds.

Sammy Is Trying to Carry Many Grocery Bags to Her