The Self-Serving Psychological Mechanisms That Contribute to Global Social Dilemmas

question 63

Multiple Choice

The self-serving psychological mechanisms that contribute to global social dilemmas

• A) are very recent developments in our psychological make-up.
• B) have come about as a result of the global economy.
• C) were originally adaptive for life in small groups.
• D) are only present among individuals in capitalistic countries.

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