If Maria helps another person with the sole goal of increasing his or her welfare, and expects nothing from the other person in return, then she is said to be engaging in ____.
A)egoistic helping
B)altruistic helping
C)zero-sum helping
D)non-zero-sum helping

Question

If Maria helps another person with the sole goal of increasing his or her welfare, and expects nothing from the other person in return, then she is said to be engaging in ____. ​
A)egoistic helping
B)altruistic helping ​
C)zero-sum helping ​
D)non-zero-sum helping ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Altruistic helping refers to the act of helping someone with the primary goal of benefiting them, without expecting any form of reward or benefit in return. This aligns with the scenario described where Maria helps solely to increase another's welfare.

If Maria Helps Another Person with the Sole Goal of Increasing