According to Diener and Seligman, Why Is It Important to Be

question 115

Multiple Choice

According to Diener and Seligman, why is it important to be a part of a social group?

• A) money
• B) need for leadership
• C) stress reduction
• D) achievement
• E) there is an evolutionary advantage

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Definitions:

Rare Genetic Diseases

Disorders caused by changes in genes or chromosomes, often with low prevalence in the general population but with significant impacts on those affected.

Bottlenecks

Events that drastically reduce the size of a population, leading to loss of genetic variation and increasing the influence of genetic drift.

Inbreeding

The breeding or mating of closely related individuals, which can lead to an increased chance of offspring inheriting genetic disorders or traits.

Antagonistic Pleiotropy

A situation where a single gene controls for more than one trait, where at least one of these traits is beneficial to the organism's fitness and at least one is detrimental.