Peter Helps Charles with His Homework with the Expectation That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Peter helps Charles with his homework with the expectation that Charles will be likely to help Peter in return at some other time.Evolutionary psychologists refer to this behavior as

• A) mutual helping.
• B) the prisoner's dilemma.
• C) reciprocal altruism.
• D) kin selection.

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Definitions:

Maltreatment

Harsh or cruel treatment, often resulting in physical, psychological, or sexual harm or neglect.

Minimization

A strategy or technique aimed at reducing the perceived or actual severity, importance, or extent of an issue, problem, or risk.

Rationalization

The process of attempting to explain or justify behavior or attitudes with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not the real reasons.

Denial

The refusal to accept the truth of a fact or reality, often as a defense mechanism against psychological discomfort.