DrBothwell's Research Finds a Correlation Between Frequency of Touching Another

question 48

Multiple Choice

Dr.Bothwell's research finds a correlation between frequency of touching another person during conversations and perceived attractiveness of the person doing the touching.You would most likely find Dr.Bothwell's work reported in a journal that publishes research in ____ psychology.

• A) biological
• B) developmental
• C) personality
• D) social

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Definitions:

Selective Forces

Factors in the environment that influence the reproductive success of organisms, driving the process of natural selection and evolutionary change.

Brain Size

The physical volume or mass of the brain, often associated with cognitive abilities and intelligence across different species.

Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, contributing to its ability to adapt to its environment.

Founder Effect

A form of genetic drift where a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to reduced genetic variation from the original population.