Examine the Graph Below

question 56

Short Answer

Examine the graph below.

The shape of this graph indicates that birth weight in human babies is an example of _____________ selection.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory

A tendency to explain negative events as being widespread, permanent, and uncontrollable.

Martin Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on positive psychology, learned helplessness, and for promoting concepts such as PERMA to characterize well-being.

Downward Comparison

A social comparison strategy where individuals compare themselves to others who are less competent or in a worse situation, which can boost self-esteem.

Self-effacing Bias

The tendency to attribute successes to external factors and failures to internal factors, often observed in some cultures.