Match These Descriptions with the Appropriate Concept

question 27

Multiple Choice

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept.
-A field of psychology emphasizing evolutionary mechanisms that may help explain human commonalities in cognition, development, emotion, social practices, and other areas of behaviour.

• A)social Darwinism
• B)evolutionary psychology
• C)psycholinguistics
• D)sociobiology
• E)behaviour genetics

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Definitions:

Higher-status Individual

A person with a ranking or position that is higher in comparison to others within a social or professional hierarchy.

Less Intrusive Touch

Forms of physical contact considered to be gentle and non-threatening, often used to convey support or comfort.

Touching of the Arm

A form of nonverbal communication that can convey various meanings, such as comfort, support, or attraction, depending on the context.

Doing Gender

The idea that gender is performed through daily activities and interactions, emphasizing its social construct nature rather than something innate.