Group Selection Works Well as an Explanation for Human Behavior

question 19

Multiple Choice

 Group selection works well as an explanation for human behavior because humans ____.

• A) can expel uncooperative individuals from groups
• B) are a highly social species who emphasize groups
• C) can make rational choices about mate selection
• D) benefit from living in groups

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Definitions:

Perseverative Striving

Perseverative striving is the repeated and continuous effort towards a goal, even in the face of obstacles, frustration, or evidence that the goal may be unattainable.

Ego Dispositions

The habitual tendencies and attitudes of the ego that influence behavior and responses to the environment.

Stimuli

External factors or events that trigger sensory responses or reactions in organisms.

Functional Autonomy

A concept in psychology where a behavior continues because it is intrinsically rewarding, despite the original motives or goals being absent or changed.