The Theory That States That We Are Most Likely to Help

question 144

Multiple Choice

The theory that states that we are most likely to help others with whom we share the most genes is known as:

• A)the norm of social responsibility
• B)reciprocal altruism
• C)empathy
• D)kin selection

Recognize the processes involved in personnel recruitment and job analysis.

Comprehend the significance of psychological testing and its application in the workplace.

Grasp the impact of social and physical factors on worker behavior and productivity.

Understand the legal and ethical considerations in I/O psychology.

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Definitions:

Standardize Intelligence Tests

Psychometric tests that are designed and administered in a consistent manner to measure aspects of an individual's intelligence or cognitive abilities.

Mental Age

A measure of a person's cognitive abilities in comparison to what is typical for their chronological age.

Eugenics

A controversial and debunked philosophy advocating for the improvement of the human species through selective breeding or genetic manipulation.

Francis Galton

A 19th-century scientist known for his pioneering work in eugenics, statistics, and the study of human intelligence.