One Part of Darwin's Theory Is That Individuals with Certain

question 48

Multiple Choice

One part of Darwin's theory is that individuals with certain traits have an increased competitive edge. The source of these traits in individuals is due to

• A) adaptation to the stress.
• B) development over a lifetime.
• C) inheritance from birth.
• D) mutation after birth.
• E) all of these.

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Definitions:

Attractive People

Individuals who are generally considered pleasing or appealing to look at by societal standards.

Less Attractive

The subjective evaluation of an individual or item as being less appealing, desirable, or pleasing in appearance compared to others.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Actor-observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their internal characteristics.