Who Was the Main Person Pioneering the Concept of Adaptive

question 54

Multiple Choice

Who was the main person pioneering the concept of adaptive behavior and the author of the first edition of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale?

• A) David Wechsler
• B) Lewis Terman
• C) Arthur Otis
• D) Edgar Doll

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Definitions:

Human Mating

The process through which individuals seek out and establish a partnership that may lead to reproduction and/or a long-term romantic relationship.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach focusing on how evolutionary theory informs our understanding of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Collectivism

Giving priority to group goals (often those of the extended family or work group) and defining one’s identity accordingly.

Personal Space

The buffer zone we like to maintain around our bodies.