Question

Which of the following is not an ingredient that increases the odds of our helping someone? a) We are in a good mood. b) We are in a small town or rural area. c) We have just observed someone else being helpful. d) We are focused on the self.

Answer 1

Answer: We are focused on the self.

Explanation: Self-focus is defined as the tendency for an individual to be concerned with the self as opposed to the greater good of one's group, community, tribe, etc. It describes individualism.

Being in a good mood, or observing someone else being helpful are triggers for helping another individual.