Homo Sapiens, the Current Human Species

question 20

Multiple Choice

Homo sapiens, the current human species. It evolved in Africa sometime

• A) during the Pleistocene Period.
• B) between 400,000 and 100,000 years ago.
• C) during the Paleolithic Period.
• D) with the earliest hominids.
• E) during the Great Ice Age.

Explain the role of self-esteem in the development of racism and prejudice.

Understand the impact of social facilitation on performance based on individual expertise.

Describe the principles of attribution theory and how they are applied to explain behavior.

Acknowledge the effects of cognitive dissonance on attitude change.

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Employment Situation

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Canadian Human Rights Act

Legislation in Canada that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted.

Mental Ability

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Early Job Satisfaction

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