From a Genetic Viewpoint, It Seems Odd That Anyone Should

question 301

Multiple Choice

From a genetic viewpoint, it seems odd that anyone should help another person. But even if that other person is not a family member, altruism makes sense because of the concept of

• A)dominant genes
• B)kin selection
• C)genetic determinism
• D)reciprocal altruism
• E)dominance hierarchy

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Definitions:

Avoidant-Insecurely Attached

A type of attachment style where individuals tend to maintain their distance from others and have difficulty in establishing close emotional relationships.

Anxious Ambivalent-Insecurely Attached

A type of attachment style characterized by strong emotional ties coupled with anxiety, fear of rejection, and feelings of unworthiness in relationships.

Securely Attached

An attachment category describing babies who typically show distress on separation from the mother in the strange situation test, but who greet her happily on her return, usually seeking comfort by reaching to be picked up. Once reassured, they tend to return to exploring. In Bartholomew’s description of adult attachment categories, describes individuals who expect others to be available and supportive of their needs in close relationships, who are comfortable with emotional closeness, but are also reasonably autonomous.

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one's abilities, appearance, and values.