Altruism describes:
A) a motive for action in which a person's utility is unaffected when another's utility increases.
B) a motive for action in which a person's utility is decreased when another's utility increases.
C) a motive for action in which a person's utility is increased when another's utility increases.
D) a motive for action in which a person's utility becomes negative when another's utility increases.

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Altruism refers to a motive for action in which a person's utility is increased when another's utility increases, without any expectation of personal gain or benefit. It involves selflessness and the desire to help others without any regard for oneself. Therefore, option C best describes altruism.

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