Joan often donates food and clothing to a local homeless shelter because she feels it's her duty to help others in need.Joan is helping based on the ________ norm.
A) reciprocity norm
B) social responsibility norm
C) social empathy norm
D) social relationship norm

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The social responsibility norm is the belief that individuals have an obligation to help those in need, especially when such help involves little cost or personal risk. Joan's behavior of donating food and clothing to a local homeless shelter reflects the social responsibility norm.

Joan Often Donates Food and Clothing to a Local Homeless