Strayer Investigates the Mental Processes We Use to Make Sense

question 85

Multiple Choice

Strayer investigates the mental processes we use to make sense of our physical environment and form judgments about the characteristics and motives of other people. Dr. Strayer is most likely a(n) _____ psychologist.

• A)evolutionary
• B)clinical
• C)social
• D)cognitive

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Definitions:

Allocentrism

A personality attribute where an individual prioritizes group goals over personal ones, emphasizing community and social connectivity.

Personal Values

Core beliefs or principles that individuals hold as being of central importance, guiding behavior and decision-making in their personal and professional lives.

Geographic Variation

Differences in the occurrence of traits, behaviors, or biological characteristics of species or populations across different geographic regions.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character and behavioral patterns.