If victims seem to have created their own problems by laziness or lack of foresight,people are less willing to offer help.Helping responses are thus closely tied to
A)the overjustification effect.
B)attributions.
C)self-concepts.
D)empathy.

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Attributions refer to the explanations people give for the causes of events or behaviors, including their own and others'. In this case, people's helping responses are influenced by the attributions they make about the cause of the victim's problem. If they believe the cause is due to the victim's own laziness or lack of foresight, they may be less willing to offer help.

If Victims Seem to Have Created Their Own Problems by Laziness