The empathy-helping relationship is a concept that refers to
A)counseling.
B)therapy.
C)the more we "feel for" a person, the more likely we will help them.
D)the less we identify with a specific group, the more likely we are to help.

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The empathy-helping relationship concept suggests that the more we empathize or "feel for" a person, the more likely we are to help them. This applies to various scenarios such as helping a person in distress, volunteering for a cause, or donating to a charity. Counseling and therapy are related but more specific concepts that deal with professional help for individuals to overcome personal or psychological issues. The last option, D, is incorrect as research shows that identifying with a group can increase empathy and thus increase the likelihood of helping members of that group.

The Empathy-Helping Relationship Is a Concept That Refers to