Joe Tells a Story About How His Car Was Rear-Ended

question 62

Multiple Choice

Joe tells a story about how his car was rear-ended while he was stopped at a railroad crossing.This is an example of what Deborah Tannen calls

• A)rapport talk.
• B)factual reporting.
• C)report talk.
• D)None of these choices are correct.

Identify and explain key evolutionary concepts such as natural selection, kin selection, and reciprocal altruism.

Describe how genetics and environment interact to influence human behavior and traits.

Recognize misconceptions about evolutionary theory and its application to human characteristics.

Understand the role of genetic factors in physical and psychological traits, including diseases.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Impulses

Desires or motivations that reside outside conscious awareness but can influence behavior.

Acceptable

Deemed appropriate or satisfactory by societal or specific group standards.

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where distressing thoughts and feelings are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and internal conflicts.