Immigrants Are More Likely Than the Rest of the Population

question 8

Multiple Choice

Immigrants are more likely than the rest of the population to _____, which in turn creates jobs and adds strength to local economies.

• A) be self-employed and to start their own businesses
• B) be college graduates
• C) enter the country with significant savings
• D) hold white-collar jobs, especially in finance and banking

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the propagation of favorable traits.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who study the mind and behavior through the lens of evolutionary theory, focusing on how evolution has shaped psychological mechanisms.

External Attribution

Refers to the process of attributing a person's behavior to external factors, such as the situation or environment they are in.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the role of situational factors.