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:

Legal Positivism

A school of legal thought centered on the assumption that there is no law higher than the laws created by a national government. Laws must be obeyed, even if they are unjust, to prevent anarchy.

Natural Law

The oldest school of legal thought, based on the belief that the legal system should reflect universal (“higher”) moral and ethical principles that are inherent in human nature.

Monetary Damages

Financial compensation awarded to an individual for loss or injury as a result of the violation of a legal right.

Injunction

A legal order issued by a court that compels a party to do or refrain from specific acts.