You ask your brother if you can borrow his car for a date on Saturday night. Before handing over the keys, he asks in jest, "What's in it for me?" His question best reflects __________ as applied to prosocial behavior.
A) the empathy-altruism hypothesis
B) social exchange theory
C) the reciprocity norm
D) an egocentric perspective

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The brother's question about "What's in it for me?" suggests that he is considering the social exchange in lending his car to his sibling. Social exchange theory posits that people make decisions based on the costs and benefits of their actions, and that individuals will engage in prosocial behavior when they believe that the benefits of their actions will outweigh the costs.

You Ask Your Brother If You Can Borrow His Car