Evolutionary Psychologists Would Be Most Likely to Predict That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary psychologists would be most likely to predict that

• A) more people are biologically predisposed to fear guns than to fear snakes.
• B) children are more likely to be valued by their biological fathers than by their stepfathers.
• C) people are the most romantically attracted to those who are the most genetically dissimilar to themselves.
• D) genetic predispositions have little effect on our social relationships.

Understand the basic concepts and definitions related to trait theories of personality, including the distinction between surface and source traits.

Recognize the contributions of Gordon Allport to the domain of personality psychology.

Comprehend the basis and criticisms of the five-factor model of personality.

Define what a trait is and understand its significance in personality psychology.

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Definitions:

Working Conditions

The environment and circumstances under which employees operate, including hours, physical aspects, legal rights, and safety.

Compensation

The total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee by an employer in return for work performed.

Arbitration

A method of resolving disputes outside the courts, where a neutral third party makes a decision.

Third Party

An entity or individual that is not directly involved in a transaction or agreement but may be affected by it or involved in facilitating it.