In order to best predict whether people will help another person,it is best to know something about _______ and _______.

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Research has shown that people's personal attributes such as empathy, moral reasoning, willingness to take risks, and altruistic tendencies, as well as the particular situational factors such as the perceived costs and rewards of helping, the presence of others, and the urgency of the situation, all play a role in determining whether they will help another person. Knowing these factors can lead to the best prediction of whether people will help another person. Options A, B, and D do not capture the full range of factors that influence helping behavior, and option E only addresses situational factors without considering personal attributes.

In Order to Best Predict Whether People Will Help Another