Research suggests that we are more likely to offer assistance to people when we view their circumstances as something out of their control as opposed to something they might have 'caused' themselves.In other words,helping behavior is related to:
A) The reciprocity norm.
B) The attributions we make for behavior.
C) The social responsibility norm.
D) The empathy we feel.

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The question is asking about what influences helping behavior, and research shows that the attributions we make for behavior (whether we see someone's circumstances as in or out of their control) can impact whether we offer assistance. Choices A, C, and D are all related to helping behavior in different ways but do not directly address the question being asked.

Research Suggests That We Are More Likely to Offer Assistance