Exploring How We Humans Are Diverse Because of Our Differing

question 270

Multiple Choice

Exploring how we humans are diverse because of our differing genes and environments is the focus of

• A) behavior genetics.
• B) cognitive psychology.
• C) evolutionary psychology.
• D) humanistic psychology.

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Definitions:

Kitty Genovese

A woman whose 1964 murder in New York City became famous due to the alleged inaction of numerous witnesses, later prompting the study of the bystander effect.

Assault

An act of physical violence or a threat that places someone in immediate fear of bodily harm or offensive contact.

Bystander

A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by someone who simultaneously possesses conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.