Altruism

The man who saved the child's life received a medal of honour from the city for his altruistic act.

• worried about what others will think of you

• caring about others with no advantage for yourself

• shy and not very sociable

Health-care workers are usually compassionate people - they want to help others in need.

• caring about other people's feelings

• having enough money

• taking more than your fair share

Scientists suggest that humans have a biological desire to help others.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Altruistic behavior towards strangers began at adulthood.

• TRUE

• FALSE

According to neuroscientists, human brains have no influence on altruistic behavior.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which philosophy is about caring for others over yourself?

• altruism

• objectivism

• utilitarianism

Mother Teresa, a nun who devoted her life to helping the poor, is a good example of

• objectivism

• altruism

• utilitarianism

You see a person struggling to hold a heavy box. What would an altruist do?

• Keep walking. Don't help.

• Stop to help that person.

• Help the person, but then help three other people

Superman, who saves people for free, is a good example of..

• an altruist

• a utilitarian

• an objectivist

Sulley, who gives up his job to save Boo is...

• an altruist

• a utilitarian

• an objectivist