The Concept of ________ Refers to the Likelihood That One's

question 128

Multiple Choice

The concept of ________ refers to the likelihood that one's genetic makeup will be preserved not just in one's life but in future generations.

• A) social validation
• B) inclusive fitness
• C) social comparison
• D) reproductive ranging

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Definitions:

High Self-Esteem

A positive evaluation of oneself, characterized by feelings of self-worth and confidence in one's abilities.

Genuineness

Genuineness is the quality of being authentic, honest, and sincere in one's interactions with others.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Displacement

In psychoanalytic theory, a defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional impulses from a real object to a substitute object.