Researchers studying helping behaviour agree that
A)no acts are truly altruistic.
B)all helpful acts are either obviously or subtly egoistic.
C)some helpful acts are induced by empathy.
D)all helpful acts are unconsciously motivated by gene survival.

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Researchers studying helping behaviour have found that empathy can induce some helpful acts. This suggests that not all helpful acts are egoistic or motivated by gene survival, contradicting options B and D. Additionally, while it is debated whether truly altruistic acts exist, it is not a widely accepted viewpoint, so option A is not a universally recognized conclusion.

Researchers Studying Helping Behaviour Agree That