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

Understand the factors contributing to statistically significant and nonsignificant research results.

Realize the importance of clear distinction between independent and status variables to avoid confusion in research interpretations.

Understand the distinctions and complementary aspects of quantitative and qualitative research designs.

Grasp the concept of methodological eclecticism and its importance in mixed methods research.

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Definitions:

Transparent Barrier

Often metaphorical barriers that are not visibly obvious but impede progress or communication, such as unspoken social norms or prejudices.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to upper echelons of power or leadership in an organization despite their qualifications.

Upper Managers

Individuals who hold top-level positions within an organization, responsible for setting policies, strategic planning, and coordinating the activities of various departments.

High Potential

An individual identified as having the abilities, motivations, and possibility to climb up the organizational hierarchy significantly.