The idea that empathy triggers the need for social reward that can be gained by helping is called the ____.
A) empathy-altruism hypothesis
B) empathy-specific reward hypothesis
C) empathy-specific punishment hypothesis
D) negative state relief hypothesis

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The empathy-specific reward hypothesis suggests that empathy leads to helping behavior because individuals anticipate social rewards from helping.

The Idea That Empathy Triggers the Need for Social Reward