The Idea of Explaining Social Behavior in Terms of Genetic

question 134

Multiple Choice

The idea of explaining social behavior in terms of genetic factors that evolved over time based on natural selection is the crux of the idea behind

• A) personality psychology.
• B) mate selection.
• C) social selection.
• D) evolutionary psychology.

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Definitions:

Outcome Assessment

The process of evaluating the results of a treatment or intervention to determine its effectiveness over time.

Indiscriminable Contingencies

Situations in which individuals cannot predict when their behavior will be reinforced, often leading to more consistent behaviors.

Response Maintenance

The continuation of a learned behavior after the original conditions for learning are removed or not present.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react to those around them, critical for the development of social skills and relationships.