According to the Text,the Tendency to Benefit Members of Our

question 90

Multiple Choice

According to the text,the tendency to benefit members of our own groups over members of other groups

• A) was less common when our ancestors were living in small communities.
• B) is less likely to occur when the ingroup members are relatives.
• C) may stem from the human tendency to desire the survival of their genes.
• D) has been demonstrated only in individualistic cultures.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.

Perception

The process by which we receive and interpret information from our environment.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that posits employees are motivated to achieve a balance between their inputs and outcomes in relation to the inputs and outcomes of others.

Hierarchy of Needs Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that outlines a five-tier model of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.