What Explanation Might an Evolutionary Psychologist Give for an Individual

question 47

Multiple Choice

What explanation might an evolutionary psychologist give for an individual giving a large amount of money to charity?

• A) In our current social environment, people who give money to charity are regarded as noble and are therefore attractive.
• B) People are basically selfless people who give for the sake of giving.
• C) Giving to charity increases our self-esteem, which is an indicator of our social acceptance.
• D) Giving to charity satisfies our basic instinct to balance the social scales.

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity.

Permanent/Temporary

distinguishes between accounts or actions that exist indefinitely (permanent) or for a specific duration (temporary).

Closing Entries

Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary accounts to permanent accounts, preparing the books for the next period.

Worksheet Income Statement

is a financial statement that preliminarily combines income and expenses data in worksheet form to calculate net income or loss.