Nettle (2006) Takes Buss's Evolutionary View of the Big Five

question 189

Multiple Choice

Nettle (2006) takes Buss's evolutionary view of the Big Five personality traits one step further by arguing

• A) they operate unconsciously.
• B) they operate consciously.
• C) they were adaptive in ancestral environments.
• D) the ability to recognize them in others is adaptive.

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

The social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Emergency

An emergency is a sudden, unexpected situation requiring immediate action due to potential threat, harm, or danger to life, property, or the environment.

Capilano River

A river in the Canadian province of British Columbia, known for its salmon runs and as a popular spot for outdoor recreation.

Passionate Love

An intense emotional and physical longing for union with another person, often characterized by infatuation and the desire for intimacy.