The Story Goes That George Washington (As a Small Child)

question 115

Multiple Choice

The story goes that George Washington (as a small child) cut down his father's cherry tree with a hatchet. When asked who might have committed this act (even though young Washington was afraid of punishment for the act) , George replied, "I cannot tell a lie; I cut down the cherry tree." This story has taken on mythical proportions in the United States and is designed to provide a model for personal conduct. Which of the following functions would the myth best match?

• A) metaphysical
• B) cosmological
• C) sociological
• D) psychological

Analyze the effects of social influence on behavior, thoughts, and feelings.

Understand the process of impression formation and its effects.

Recognize and explain the actor-observer effect and the fundamental attribution error.

Understand interpersonal attraction and the factors influencing it.

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Definitions:

Genes

The basic physical and functional units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for guiding the development and functioning of all living organisms.

Manipulate

involves influencing or controlling someone or something to achieve a desired outcome, often without the awareness of those being influenced.

Parental Investment

The expenditure of resources, time, and energy by parents in their offspring to ensure survival, growth, and reproductive success.

Males

Refers to individuals who are biologically male, typically characterized by XY chromosomes.