As discussed in the text, social psychologists who study altruism have found that people who are altruistic tend to ____ compared to people who are not altruistic.
A) score almost exactly the same on basic personality measures
B) show higher levels of empathy and be more likely to endorse tolerance and equity
C) score slightly lower on self-esteem measures
D) score slightly higher on self-esteem measures

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Social psychologists have found that people who are altruistic tend to show higher levels of empathy and be more likely to endorse tolerance and equity compared to people who are not altruistic. This is because altruistic individuals are more aware of the needs and feelings of others, and are motivated to help them without expecting anything in return, which is associated with pro-social behavior. People who are not altruistic may score slightly lower on measures of empathy and be less likely to endorse tolerance and equity. However, there is no evidence to suggest that altruistic individuals score significantly higher or lower on measures of self-esteem or basic personality traits.

As Discussed in the Text, Social Psychologists Who Study Altruism