Theorists Who Take the Evolutionary Perspective Assert That Humans Are

question 59

Multiple Choice

Theorists who take the evolutionary perspective assert that humans are social creatures because of the adaptive significance of this kind of behaviour for survival, while someone who emphasizes how socialization allows needed feedback concerning the relative strengths of our talents and abilities would hold the view.

• A) social comparison
• B) social learning theory
• C) psychoanalytic
• D) humanistic

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

Power that is recognized as rightful or official within a particular social or organizational framework.

Political Behavior

Actions not officially sanctioned by an organization that are taken to influence others in order to meet one’s personal goals.

Principled Dissent

Expressing disagreement or opposition based on one's moral or ethical convictions, often in a professional or organizational context.

Distributive Justice

A principle concerning the fair and equitable distribution of resources and benefits among individuals or groups.