Research from an evolutionary model suggests that ethnocentrism may have originally "evolved" in order to:
A. protect us from diseases for which we had no immunity
B. protect us from danger from strangers who would steal from us
C. increase cooperation among group members
D. decrease likelihood of abandonment by our group
Answer: A. protect us from diseases for which we had no immunity
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a. In general, people have far more willpower than they think they do. b. Most people actually tend to decrease in willpower as they age. c. People who practice willpower "exercises" develop stronger levels of willpower in the long term. d. People show very different levels of willpower depending on the domain (eating behavior, work behavior, criminal behavior, etc.)
__________ refers to the purpose for or cause of an action.
A. Affect B. Cognition C. Motivation D. Consciousness E. Emotion
Typically, by the time they are 8 months old, 90% of infants can:
a. roll over b. stand alone c. walk on their own d. sit unsupported
Which of the following personality assessment techniques seek to uncover deeply hidden or unconscious wishes, thoughts, and needs?
a. projective tests b. direct observation using rating scales c. personality questionnaires d. structured and unstructured interviews