The Hypothesis That Individuals Are More Likely to Perform Risky

question 38

Multiple Choice

The hypothesis that individuals are more likely to perform risky behavior for a relative is known as

• A)reciprocal altruism.
• B)kin selection.
• C)group selection.
• D)empathy.
• E)biological continuum.

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Definitions:

Prospective Studies

Prospective studies are research designs that follow subjects forward in time to examine the relationship between specific exposures and outcomes.

Internalizing Coping Styles

Psychological strategies that involve inward processing of stress, including emotional and cognitive responses, rather than externalizing behaviors.

Resistance

In therapy, the act of opposing or struggling against change, often manifested by the patient's reluctance to discuss, remember, or acknowledge certain feelings, thoughts, or experiences.

Pathological Gambling

A disorder characterized by a persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior that leads to significant distress or impairment.