Peter Helps Charles with His Homework with the Expectation That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Peter helps Charles with his homework with the expectation that Charles will be likely to help Peter in return at some other time.Evolutionary psychologists refer to this behavior as

• A) mutual helping.
• B) the prisoner's dilemma.
• C) reciprocal altruism.
• D) kin selection.

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Definitions:

Impression Management

Strategies and behaviors individuals use to influence how others perceive them.

Meta-Communication

Communication about communication, which involves discussing or analyzing the way in which information is exchanged, including tone, non-verbal cues, and implicit messages.

Face-Saving

A social or psychological strategy employed to maintain dignity, avoid embarrassment, or preserve reputation after a mistake or failure.

Noise

In communication, unwanted or disruptive sounds that interfere with the reception of the message being sent.