The Concept of Natural Selection Was Adapted to the Study

question 273

Multiple Choice

The concept of natural selection was adapted to the study of human behavior by the followers of which school of thought in psychology?

• A)humanism
• B)Gestaltism
• C)structuralism
• D)functionalism

Explain the significance of cultural background in shaping individual identity and self-conception.

Understand the role of social comparisons in the development of self-esteem and self-concept.

Identify different domains of self-concept and methods to evaluate them.

Understand the impact of parenting and environmental factors on self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Male Representation

The presence and depiction of men in media, institutions, or various societal roles.

Traditional Authority

Authority stemming from long-established patterns that give certain people or groups legitimate power in society.

Older People

Individuals in society who are considered to be in the later stages of their life, often classified as elderly or senior citizens, typically aged 65 and older.

Functionalists

Theoretical perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.