Evolutionary Theory Accounts for All of the Following EXCEPT Which

question 16

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary theory accounts for all of the following EXCEPT which observation?

• A)Being ostracized helped to toughen up people against mental challenges.
• B)The motive to belong is found across time and cultures.
• C)Affiliation begins at birth.
• D)Affiliation increases survival.

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Definitions:

Adler's Influence

Refers to the impact of Alfred Adler's theories on psychology, emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority, the strive for superiority, and the development of social interest.

Erich Fromm

A German-born American psychoanalyst and social psychologist known for his theories on freedom, love, and human nature.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, leading to self-actualization.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the realm of conscious awareness.