Which of the following statements is true about empathy-induced altruism as noted by Batson?
A)Sometimes people do focus on others' welfare,not on their own.
B)If people feel empathy but know that something else will make them feel better,they are very likely to help.
C)With their empathy aroused,people usually are reluctant to help strangers.
D)Empathy-based altruism removes any type of partiality in a family.

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According to Batson, empathy-induced altruism can sometimes lead people to focus on others' welfare rather than their own. This suggests that people can be motivated to act selflessly based on their empathetic response to the needs of others. Option B is incorrect as it suggests that people are not likely to help if they know that something else will make them feel better. Option C is also incorrect as Batson notes that empathy can lead people to help even strangers. Option D is not discussed in relation to empathy-induced altruism in Batson's work.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Empathy-Induced Altruism