Most helping,including making donations or being kind,is motivated by a desire to
A) make ourselves feel better.
B) decrease cognitive dissonance.
C) receive recognition from the community as a philanthropist.
D) relieve the distress of others.

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The best choice is D, as it directly addresses the act of helping others and relieving their distress. While A, B, and C may be additional motivations for helping, they are not the primary reason for most acts of kindness and donations.

Most Helping,including Making Donations or Being Kind,is Motivated by a Desire