According to the textbook,upper-class individuals are on average less altruistic than lower-class individuals.What is one research-supported way this trend can be neutralized?
A) By pointing out to upper-class people how well off they are.
B) By modeling altruism off of other upper-class people, such as Bill Gates.
C) By offering upper-class individuals gifts and asking them to pay it forward.
D) By inducing more empathetic concern in upper-class people.

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One way to neutralize the trend of lower altruism in upper-class individuals is to induce more empathetic concern in them. This can be done through activities such as perspective-taking exercises or exposure to diverse life experiences. This has been shown to increase altruistic behavior in studies. The other options may not be as effective or may even reinforce the socio-economic divides.

According to the Textbook,upper-Class Individuals Are on Average Less Altruistic