Which One of the Following Is NOT Thought to Be

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT thought to be a function of emotions in infancy and childhood?

• A) Emotions moderate social success.
• B) Emotional displays are used to regulate conflict.
• C) Emotional displays are the first step in language acquisition.
• D) Emotions provide a means of gaining control over the social world.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A common human tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character but attribute negative events to external factors.

Internal Attributions

The process of ascribing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to personal traits, dispositions, or abilities, rather than to external factors.

External Attributions

The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to situational factors, rather than aspects of the individual themselves.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives and operates, including both natural and built environments.