Research evidence indicates that prosocial models of helping:
A)create an environment of narcissism among youth.
B)promote altruism in children but not in adults.
C)promote altruism in the observers.
D)decrease helping because observers seem to believe that aid is less necessary.

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Research indicates that exposure to prosocial models of helping can promote altruism in the observers. This is supported by studies that have found that children who observe others helping are more likely to offer assistance themselves. Additionally, studies have shown that adults who are exposed to stories or videos featuring helping behavior are more likely to engage in subsequent helpful actions. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.  Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the research evidence on prosocial models of helping.

Research Evidence Indicates That Prosocial Models of Helping