While watching the evening news, LaTanya sees the suffering of a community that was hit by a tornado and feels the fear and anguish these people must be feeling. She immediately calls the pastor of her church to ask if she can organize a relief program to collect money and supplies to send to this community. LaTanya was motivated to help when she felt this community's pain, a condition known as
A)empathic arousal.
B)a diffusion of responsibility.
C)cognitive dissonance.
D)social comparison.

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Empathic arousal refers to the emotional response one feels in reaction to the emotions or situation of others, leading to a motivation to help or alleviate their suffering. LaTanya's motivation to organize a relief program after feeling the pain of the affected community is a classic example of being motivated by empathic arousal.

While Watching the Evening News, LaTanya Sees the Suffering of a Community