On your way to class you see a homeless man asking for spare change. You reach into your pocket and give him a few quarters because you feel that if you don't give him your change you will probably experience guilt for the rest of the day. You are acting according to the __________ theory of altruism.

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The arousal: cost-reward theory of altruism suggests that people help others to reduce their own feelings of discomfort or guilt, which aligns with the scenario described.

On Your Way to Class You See a Homeless Man