Kindness Contagion Comprehension

What is the main idea of the passage 'Kindness Contagion'?

• Kindness is contagious and can spread like a virus.

• Conformity is always a negative force.

• People are naturally generous.

• Empathy is not important in society.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the passage, what happens when people learn that their peers are generous?

• They become more generous themselves.

• They become stingy.

• They ignore the information.

• They become competitive.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the study mentioned in the passage, what did participants do after reading stories about homeless individuals?

• They donated to a local homeless shelter.

• They ignored the stories.

• They criticized the homeless individuals.

• They wrote letters to the government.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the passage suggest about the role of cultural norms in shaping behavior?

• Cultural norms influence whether people adopt empathy or hostility.

• Cultural norms have no impact on behavior.

• Cultural norms only promote negative behavior.

• Cultural norms are irrelevant to kindness.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is one potential psychological force behind kindness contagion mentioned in the passage?

• People value being on the same page with others.

• People are naturally selfish.

• People dislike conformity.

• People are indifferent to others' actions.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What evidence does the author provide to support the claim that kindness is contagious?