In Chapter 10, we discussed prosocial and helping behaviors. How could evolutionary psychology explain the two opposite tendencies to both help others and to hurt others? Can both be simultaneously supported by a "survival of the fittest" perspective?
What will be an ideal response?
varies
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While driving with her two young children, Kathy's car broke down. She called her husband on her cell phone, and he told her the phone number of a towing company to call. If the children's behavior prevents her from repeating the phone number to herself, most likely Kathy will need to dial the phone number within the next ____ or she will forget the number
a. minute b. 45 seconds c. 20 seconds d. 2 seconds
Rozin's research in which he presented apple juice that had been contaminated with a dead cockroach (although the roach was removed) to children and adults reveals that ____
a. disgust is an innate emotion with little learning required b. disgust is at least partially a learned emotion c. disgust is innate for females, but learned for males d. disgust is innate for males, but learned for females
Which of the following statements about death-related rituals is most accurate?
a. People in the United States wash the dead person's body with scented water. b. Muslims cover the dead person's face with cosmetic makeup. c. American Indians cover a dead person's face with a powdery substance made of corn. d. Hindus bury the body after twelve days.
Fatima still needs some assistance dressing in the morning, but she is now able to button the large buttons on her coat. About how old is Fatima?
A. 1-2 years old B. 2-3 years old C. 3-4 years old D. 4-5 years old