Stopping to help a runner who has fallen during a race despite that it will cause one to finish in a slower time is an example of
A) altruistic behavior.
B) overconfidence.
C) a framing bias.
D) a sunk cost fallacy.

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Altruistic behavior refers to actions taken to benefit others without expecting any personal gain, which fits the description of stopping to help a fallen runner during a race despite the potential personal cost in terms of slower finishing time.

Stopping to Help a Runner Who Has Fallen During a Race