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What type of psychologist would assert that a key motivation for people is the desire to spread their genetic material?
(A) cognitive
(B) evolutionary
(C) humanistic
(D) psychodynamic
(E) behavioral
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(B) evolutionary
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An evolutionary psychologist or sociobiologist would assert that a key motivation for people is the desire to spread their genetic material. Cognitive psychologists believe that thoughts are at the core of motivation. Humanistic psychologists assert that people are motivated to fulfill their needs. Psychodynamic psychologists believe unconscious thoughts are important motivators. Behaviorists believe we are motivated by the contingencies of reinforcement to which we have been exposed.
Posted : 20/04/2024 3:50 pm