Which of the Following Statements Best Describes How Evolutionary Personality

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how evolutionary personality psychologists such as David Buss depict human motivation?

• A) Behavior is strongly shaped by environmental factors such as learning and conditioning
• B) Most human behavior is motivated by a general mechanism of tension reduction
• C) Behavior is motivated by a large number of specific mechanisms that have evolved for solving particular problems in adaptation
• D) Two general classes of human motives may be identified: 1) power and dominance instincts and 2) love and caregiving instincts

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Definitions:

Degradation

The process through which something is reduced in quality, status, or condition, often as a result of environmental depletion or by human activity.

Professional Identity

The self-concept based on attributes, beliefs, values, motives, and experiences as a member of a profession.

Nonwhite Female

A term describing a female individual who does not identify as white, highlighting aspect of ethnicity or race in social and demographic contexts.

Growing Respect For Tradition

An increasing appreciation and value placed on cultural, religious, or familial customs and practices passed down through generations.