Batson and his colleagues (1981) conducted a study in which another participant named Elaine (who was afraid of electricity) received mild electric shocks. In which condition were participants most willing to trade places with Elaine?

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According to Batson and his colleagues' study, participants were most willing to trade places with Elaine when they felt empathy toward her. This suggests that the motivation to help others in distress may be driven by our ability to understand and share their feelings.

Batson and His Colleagues (1981) Conducted a Study in Which