The concept of "pay it forward"-doing a favor someone and asking that person to do the same in the future-can promote prosocial behavior. Social scientists refer to this concept as ____.
A) diffuse benefits
B) upstream reciprocity
C) future altruism
D) resource multiplication

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The concept described in the question is upstream reciprocity, which refers to the idea that people can repay the generosity of others by helping someone else in the future instead of directly reciprocating the kindness they received. This can create a ripple effect of prosocial behavior that extends beyond individual interactions. The other choices (A) diffuse benefits, (C) future altruism, and (D) resource multiplication, do not accurately describe the concept of "pay it forward."

The Concept of "Pay It Forward"-Doing a Favor Someone and Asking