According to the Textbook, the Tendency for People to Be

question 157

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, the tendency for people to be attracted to others who are similar to them (rather than different from them) is probably ____.

• A) an evolved preference-adaptive for humans and present in other animals as well
• B) a learned preference-something that is taught to people as part of the socialization process, but not necessarily innate
• C) a cultural phenomenon-something that is normative in individualistic cultures, but less common in collectivistic cultures
• D) an individual differences variable (i.e., a personality difference)-something that is true for some people but not for other people

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Definitions:

Goal Shielding

Refers to the cognitive process of protecting one’s primary goal from interference by secondary goals, ensuring focus and increasing the likelihood of achieving the primary objective.

Goal Shielding

The process by which focusing on a primary goal allows an individual to resist distractions and inhibit irrelevant actions, thus shielding the goal from disruption.

Goal Shielding

The cognitive process of maintaining focus on a goal by avoiding distractions and disregarding irrelevant information or activities.

Committed

Describes a state of being dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or mission.