Bob was an active alcoholic for 8 years, during which time he lost his wife and custody of his daughter. Now that he has been clean and sober for 3 years, he is a sponsor for several other people who are struggling to stop drinking. He says that helping others makes him feel better about the things that he lost while he was drinking. Bob's actions to help others recover from addiction are driven by the ____ model of helping.

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The negative state relief model suggests that individuals are motivated to help others to alleviate their own negative moods or feelings. In Bob's case, helping others makes him feel better about his past losses, which aligns with the negative state relief model.

Bob Was an Active Alcoholic for 8 Years, During Which