From an Evolutionary Standpoint, Symmetry May Be Interpreted as Which

question 94

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary standpoint, symmetry may be interpreted as which of the following

• A) developmental instability
• B) propensity to carry disease
• C) procedural artifact
• D) lack of genetic abnormality

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive short-cut in which instances are assigned to categories or types on the basis of overall similarity or resemblance to the category.

Induced Compliance

A special case of cognitive dissonance: inconsistency is experienced when a person is persuaded to behave in a way that is contrary to an attitude.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Inoculation

A way of making people resistant to persuasion. By providing them with a diluted counter-argument, they can build up effective refutations to a later, stronger argument.