The popular girls make fun of Velma because she wears thick glasses with large rims. One day, they tease Velma until she cries. Knowing what it feels like to be picked on, Daria tells the girls to leave her alone and sits with Velma until she feels better. Daria's motivation to help Velma is best explained by the __________ theory.

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Daria's motivation to help Velma is best explained by the empathy-altruism theory, which suggests that people help others out of genuine concern and empathy for their well-being.

The Popular Girls Make Fun of Velma Because She Wears