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Evolutionary Psychology of Human Flourishing

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According to evolutionary psychology, what is the ultimate goal of human behavior?

  1. Survival

  2. Reproduction

  3. Happiness

  4. Self-actualization

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Evolutionary psychology posits that the primary driving force behind human behavior is the desire to survive and reproduce, ensuring the continuation of our genetic lineage.

What is the concept of inclusive fitness in evolutionary psychology?

  1. The ability to pass on one's genes to future generations

  2. The ability to increase the survival and reproductive success of one's close relatives

  3. The ability to increase the survival and reproductive success of one's offspring

  4. The ability to increase the survival and reproductive success of one's entire species

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inclusive fitness encompasses not only an individual's direct fitness (their own reproductive success) but also their indirect fitness, which is the increased reproductive success of their close relatives due to their actions.

What is the Trivers-Willard hypothesis?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of altruism

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of cooperation

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of parental investment

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Trivers-Willard hypothesis proposes that parental investment (the care and resources provided to offspring) is driven by the desire to increase the survival and reproductive success of one's own offspring, thus enhancing one's inclusive fitness.

What is the parental investment theory?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of parental care

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of altruism

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of cooperation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The parental investment theory posits that the amount of care and resources that parents invest in their offspring is influenced by the potential benefits and costs associated with that investment, as well as the likelihood of the offspring's survival and reproductive success.

What is the mate choice theory?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of parental care

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of altruism

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of cooperation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mate choice theory proposes that individuals choose mates based on certain traits or characteristics that indicate their genetic quality, health, and reproductive potential, thereby increasing the chances of producing healthy and successful offspring.

What is the good genes hypothesis?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on genetic compatibility

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on physical attractiveness

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on social status

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on wealth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The good genes hypothesis suggests that individuals choose mates who possess genetic traits that are beneficial for their offspring, such as resistance to diseases, enhanced cognitive abilities, or physical prowess.

What is the fitness indicator hypothesis?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on physical attractiveness

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on social status

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on wealth

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on genetic compatibility

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fitness indicator hypothesis proposes that individuals choose mates who possess physical traits that indicate their overall health, vigor, and reproductive potential, thereby increasing the chances of producing healthy and successful offspring.

What is the resource acquisition hypothesis?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on social status

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on wealth

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on physical attractiveness

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of mate choice based on genetic compatibility

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The resource acquisition hypothesis suggests that individuals choose mates who possess social status, power, or access to resources that can benefit their offspring, thereby increasing their chances of survival and reproductive success.

What is the parental investment model?

  1. A model that explains the evolution of mate choice based on wealth

  2. A model that explains the evolution of mate choice based on social status

  3. A model that explains the evolution of mate choice based on physical attractiveness

  4. A model that explains the evolution of mate choice based on genetic compatibility

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The parental investment model proposes that individuals choose mates who possess wealth or economic resources that can be invested in their offspring, thereby increasing their chances of survival and reproductive success.

What is the sociosexual theory?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of human mating strategies

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of human mate choice

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of human parental investment

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of human altruism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sociosexual theory proposes that humans have evolved diverse mating strategies, ranging from short-term casual relationships to long-term committed partnerships, and that these strategies are influenced by various factors such as age, sex, social status, and cultural norms.

What is the attachment theory?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of human social bonds

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of human mate choice

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of human parental investment

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of human altruism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The attachment theory proposes that humans form strong emotional bonds with their primary caregivers during infancy, and that these bonds shape their subsequent social and emotional development, including their ability to form close and lasting relationships.

What is the self-determination theory?

  1. A theory that explains the evolution of human motivation

  2. A theory that explains the evolution of human mate choice

  3. A theory that explains the evolution of human parental investment

  4. A theory that explains the evolution of human altruism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The self-determination theory proposes that humans are motivated by three basic psychological needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy, and that fulfilling these needs is essential for psychological well-being and flourishing.

What is the positive psychology movement?

  1. A movement that focuses on the study of human strengths and well-being

  2. A movement that focuses on the study of human mate choice

  3. A movement that focuses on the study of human parental investment

  4. A movement that focuses on the study of human altruism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The positive psychology movement is a field of study that focuses on the scientific investigation of human strengths, well-being, and flourishing, with the aim of promoting positive mental health and optimal functioning.

What is the flourishing scale?

  1. A scale that measures human well-being and flourishing

  2. A scale that measures human mate choice

  3. A scale that measures human parental investment

  4. A scale that measures human altruism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flourishing scale is a psychological assessment tool designed to measure an individual's level of well-being and flourishing, encompassing various aspects such as positive emotions, life satisfaction, purpose, and social relationships.

What is the PERMA model of well-being?

  1. A model that explains the components of human well-being

  2. A model that explains the components of human mate choice

  3. A model that explains the components of human parental investment

  4. A model that explains the components of human altruism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PERMA model of well-being is a framework that identifies five key elements of human flourishing: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment.

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