Carole decides that the good feelings and joy of giving back to the community outweigh the cost of giving up her free time over the weekend, so she decides to volunteer at the Special Olympics. This example illustrates the _____ explanation of helping.

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Carole's decision is based on the social exchange theory, which suggests that people help others when the benefits (e.g., good feelings, joy) outweigh the costs (e.g., giving up free time).

Carole Decides That the Good Feelings and Joy of Giving