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Psychology - Social Behavior and Relationships - MCAT Practice Questions

The force that leads to the formation of both platonic friendships and romantic partnerships between individuals is termed:
Social Attraction






Any behavior intended to cause harm to another person or increase one's position in a social hierarchy is generally categorized as:
Aggression






The intense emotional bond, typically formed between an infant and their primary caregiver, that affects the child's sense of security is known as:
Attachment






Which Attachment Style is characterized by a child's inconsistency, sometimes seeming distressed when the caregiver leaves and then ambivalent or resistant upon their return?
Ambivalent






What is the key factor, according to the provided concepts, that significantly impacts a child's attachment style?
A caregiver's responsiveness to a child's distress






The perception or reality of being cared for and having resources available from one's social network is defined as:
Social Support






A friend actively listening to, affirming, and empathizing with your feelings about a difficult situation is providing which type of Social Support Type?
Emotional Support






Providing a friend with a loan, a ride, or physical labor to help them move apartments is classified as which type of Social Support Type?
Material Support






A Mating System is a description of how a group is organized in terms of:
Sexual behavior






A mating system characterized by an exclusive mating relationship between two members (one male and one female) is:
Monogamy






A mating system where one member of a sex has multiple exclusive relationships with members of the opposite sex is broadly termed:
Polygamy






The specific behavioral process involving the selection of a reproductive partner based on attraction and specific desirable traits is called:
Mate Choice






The belief that the well-being of others is equally or more important than one's own is the core principle of:
Altruism






The mathematical approach that explains decision-making between individuals as if they are participating in a game to analyze strategies for maximizing payoff is known as:
Game Theory






In an experiment, a child shows little distress when their caregiver leaves and actively avoids the caregiver upon their return. This pattern is characteristic of which Attachment Style?
Avoidant






Which type of social support involves providing information or advice that can help a person solve a problem?
Informational Support






According to Caregiver Influence, a caregiver who is consistently neglectful and unresponsive to a child's needs is most likely to foster which attachment style?
Avoidant or Disorganized






If a man is married to multiple women simultaneously, this is an example of a type of:
Polygamy






Which social concept is most directly related to the evolutionary fitness measure of Inclusive Fitness ?
Altruism (specifically, kin selection)






A teenager receives network support from their social circle. This type of support primarily provides the individual with:
A sense of belonging and a group identity