Research on who helps whom indicates that ____.
A)dissimilar people are motivated to help each other if the dissimilarity is an internal characteristic
B)similar people are motivated to help each other most often when the similarity is an internal characteristic
C)similar people, especially when the similarities are outwardly obvious, are motivated to help each other
D)similarity does not impact the motivation to help

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Research in social psychology suggests that people are more likely to help those who are similar to them, especially when the similarities are outwardly obvious. This is because outward similarities can lead to quicker and stronger identification with the other person, increasing empathy and the likelihood of helping behavior.

Research on Who Helps Whom Indicates That ____