The proposition that heritable characteristics that provide a survival or reproductive advantage are more likely to be passed on to subsequent generations is known as ______.
A. natural selection
B. genetic advantage
C. vulnerability
D. heritability
Answer: A
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A) change the conclusions of both primary and secondary appraisal. B) result in the stressor being appraised as a challenge. C) reduce physiological arousal to the stressor. D) increase physiological arousal to the stressor.
Suppose Sam's rich uncle invests $10,000 in XYZ Widgets stock for him. Sam
subsequently knows a great deal about the stock from listening to his uncle. Jill, not having a rich uncle, has saved for a long time, and learned a lot about XYZ Widgets stock by studying the stock market. She invests $10,000 in XYZ Widgets stock. Jill and Sam are equally knowledgeable and equally wealthy. According to the theory of cognitive dissonance who is likely to value the stock more highly? (a) Sam, because it was a gift and he could spend his money on other things (b) Sam, because of insufficient justification (c) Jill, because of justification of effort (d) Jill, because of insufficient justification (e) dissonance theory does not make a prediction in this case
In Oldham and Morris’ conceptualization of personality disorders, which of the following personality styles may be associated with narcissistic personality disorder?
A. dramatic B. conscientious C. self-confident D. idiosyncratic