Altruism Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

Altruism is:

• A)an action by an individual that is intended to benefit another individual or set of individuals.
• B)the idea that natural selection led to greater tendencies to help close kin over those with whom we have little genetic relation.
• C)the idea that people learn to be helpful in a series of stages.
• D)the desire to help another purely for his or her own sake,regardless of whether we derive any benefit.

Examine how specific psychological traits (such as self-esteem, neuroticism, conscientiousness) change over time.

Understand the relationship between early behavior patterns and future personality traits.

Assess the role of environmental and genetic factors in the development of psychological traits.

Explore the impact of social roles and life transitions on personality development.

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Definitions:

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White Matter

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