Mike and Molly,who work at the same research institute,are competing to be the first scientist to isolate novel protein X from cancer cells.They run into one another while signing up for the same lab microscope and discuss their research progress.The end result is that Mike's research project benefited from the interaction but Molly's did not.Which set of interactional styles could have occurred between Mike and Molly?
A)Cooperative or altruistic
B)Spiteful or selfish
C)Altruistic or spiteful
D)Altruistic or selfish

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Altruistic means focusing on the well-being of others, while selfish means only considering one's own interests. Spiteful means trying to harm others, while cooperative means working together towards a common goal. In this scenario, it appears that Mike shared information that helped both him and Molly, indicating an altruistic and cooperative interaction style. Meanwhile, Molly did not benefit from the interaction, which could suggest that she was either too selfish to share her own research or didn't have much to offer in return. Therefore, the best choice is D, altruistic or selfish.

Mike and Molly,who Work at the Same Research Institute,are Competing