Some evolutionary psychologists argue that in our distant past, those who selfishly pursued their own individual interests would be less likely to survive to pass on their genes.
This argument lies at the heart of ________ as a source of altruistic behavior.
a. kin selection
b. social exchange
c. the reciprocity norm
d. the ability to learn social norms
Question 2
A study (Sivacek & Crano, 1982) was conducted at Michigan State University when the government proposed raising the drinking age from 18 to 21. Which students volunteered to campaign against the proposal and why?
A) Students who were under 20 were more likely to volunteer because the issue was more personally relevant to them.
B) Students majoring in law or government were more likely to volunteer because they had greater knowledge about the issue.
C) Students who were under 20 were more likely to volunteer because students 21 and over were not against the proposal.
D) Students who drank more frequently were more likely to volunteer because their attitudes were more accessible.
Evolutionary tree for the primates
Harddrive of the past
Past Human
The declining age of menarche over the past 150 years has been measured in many European countries,
The proportion of obese and extremely obese adults in the United States has increased over the past
Evolutionary Relationships Among Honeycreepers