What Are the Differences Between the Evolutionary and Sociocultural Perspectives

question 40

Multiple Choice

What are the differences between the evolutionary and sociocultural perspectives explanation of human behavior?

• A) The former involves biological norms while the latter emphasizes societal norms.
• B) The former involves inherited genes while the latter emphasizes the roles that social and cultural factors play.
• C) The former involves selection of the fittest while the latter embraces society's collective involvement.
• D) The former involves adapting to the environment while the latter involves adapting to the philosophies of a civilization.

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Annual Consumption

The total amount of goods and services used or consumed by individuals or groups within a one-year period.

Disposable Income

Disposable income refers to the amount of money that households have available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for.

Aggregate Household Wealth

The total net worth held by the households in an economy, combining all assets minus liabilities.

Durable Goods

Things that last at least a year or two.