According to the textbook, which of the following factors is NOT likely to motivate people to help?
A) feeling a connection to the person in need
B) previous experiences of helping others
C) the perception of yourself as a sad, unfortunate person
D) seeing other people engaged in helping others

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The perception of oneself as a sad, unfortunate person is not likely to motivate people to help because it may lead to feelings of pity rather than empathy, and pity is not a strong motivator for sustained helping behavior. The other factors listed - feeling a connection to the person in need, previous experiences of helping others, and seeing other people engaged in helping others - have all been shown to be strong motivators for helping behavior.

According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Factors Is