Psychologists Who Advocate the Evolutionary View Explain Behavior Through

question 680

Multiple Choice

Psychologists who advocate the evolutionary view explain behavior through

• A)stimuli and responses.
• B)natural selection.
• C)unconscious impulses.
• D)interactionist processes.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias that causes one's impression of a person, brand, or product in one domain to positively influence one’s evaluation in other domains.

Single Characteristic

A specific attribute or quality that can define or distinguish an individual, object, or concept.

Selective Perception

The tendency to perceive and interpret information in a way that is consistent with one's existing beliefs, experiences, and expectations.

Attribution Bias

A cognitive bias that refers to the systematic errors made when people evaluate or try to find reasons for their own and others' behaviors.