Mayling is approached by a homeless person on the street and asked for some change. Mayling has been struggling to make ends meet and decides that she can't afford to give money to the homeless person right now. What theory BEST explains her choice?
A) evolutionary theory
B) kin selection
C) social exchange
D) the norm of reciprocity

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The social exchange theory suggests that people make decisions based on the costs and benefits of their actions. In this scenario, Mayling evaluates the cost (losing money) and benefit (not helping the homeless person) and ultimately decides that the cost outweighs the benefit, so she chooses not to give money.

Mayling Is Approached by a Homeless Person on the Street