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STEP 1
Approach

Emily needed some help with her philosophy essay as she always struggled
when it came to philosophy class. Emily’s best friend Sarah was really good at
school, especially philosophy. The week before the due date, Emily asked Sarah if
she could get some ideas for the philosophy essay and borrow her notes to prepare.
Sarah always had great ideas and her notes were super organized and helpful. Sarah wanted to
help her friend, but she also wanted to make sure she did well on her own essay.
Sarah had a tough choice to make. She had to decide whether
to share her ideas and notes with Emily or keep them for herself so
that she could write her own essay well.
help her friend, but she also wanted to make sure she did well on her own essay.
Sarah had a tough choice to make. She had to decide whether
to share her ideas and notes with Emily or keep them for herself so
that she could write her own essay well.
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What is Sarah’s problem?
If she helps Emily by sharing her notes, she might not focus on writing
her own essay.