An Individual Who __________ Is Pragmatic, Maintains Emotional Distance, and Believes

question 20

Multiple Choice

An individual who __________ is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes that ends can justify means.

• A)is high in self- monitoring
• B)has high self- esteem
• C)has an external locus of control
• D)is high Machiavellianism

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that attempts to explain mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thoughts that instead of helping, end up being harmful or obstructing one’s ability to adjust healthily to particular situations or environments.

Homicide

The act of one human killing another, whether lawfully or unlawfully.

Olfactory System

The sensory system responsible for the sense of smell, involving the detection and processing of odor molecules by the olfactory receptors and brain.