Evolutionary Psychology Studies

question 12

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary psychology studies

• A)physical traits.
• B)psychological traits.
• C)both physical and psychological traits.
• D)neither physical nor psychological traits.

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Definitions:

Survival Instinct

The innate or natural tendency in living organisms to preserve their existence by responding to threats with fight or flight reactions.

Type of Aggression

Categorizes the various forms of aggressive behavior (e.g., physical, verbal, passive-aggressive, and assertive) based on their manifestation and underlying intentions.

Deindividuate

Refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in group situations, leading to behavior that is uninhibited or deviant from normative conduct.

Dehumanise

To dehumanise means to deprive individuals or groups of their human qualities, dignity, or individuality, often as a mechanism to justify discrimination or violence.