When a person helps another to increase his or her own welfare (such as by making a friend, creating an obligation to reciprocate, or just making oneself feel good), the helper is said to be engaged in ____.
A)altruistic helping
B)reciprocity
C)egoistic helping
D)volunteerism

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Egoistic helping refers to situations where an individual helps another primarily for self-beneficial reasons, such as to gain social approval, reciprocate a favor, or simply feel good about oneself. This contrasts with altruistic helping, where the primary motivation is to benefit the other person without expecting personal gain.

When a Person Helps Another to Increase His or Her