The negative state relief model states that ________.
A)low empathy causes us to feel distress when we learn of others' suffering, so by helping them we reduce our own personal distress
B)high empathy causes us to feel distress when we learn of others' suffering, so by helping them we reduce our own personal distress
C)only empathy leads to true altruism
D)we are altruistically motivated to help others feel better

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The negative state relief model suggests that high levels of empathy lead us to experience distress upon learning of another's suffering, and that by helping them, we aim to alleviate our own distress, not just theirs.

The Negative State Relief Model States That ________