Sammy Is Trying to Carry Many Grocery Bags to Her

Multiple Choice

Sammy is trying to carry many grocery bags to her car on a rainy afternoon. Her daughter is with her and offers to help, which creates a feeling of gratitude in Sammy. According to the theory presented by Ortony and colleagues, how would this feeling of gratitude toward Sammy's daughter differ from that of a stranger who was not expected to help?

A) The gratitude toward Sammy's daughter would be stronger
B) The gratitude toward the stranger would be stronger
C) The gratitude for Sammy's daughter would last longer
D) The gratitude toward each would be the same