Biological Determinism

question 26

Multiple Choice

Biological determinism

• A) is most likely to be true for more complex animals.
• B) is consistent with fixed action patterns.
• C) was most popular as an explanation for human behavior during the mid-twentieth century.
• D) was never accepted as an explanation for human behavior.
• E) asserts that behaviors can be easily changed.

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Definitions:

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual assimilates an aspect, property, or attribute of another and is transformed, wholly or partially, by the model the other provides.

Freud

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Attitudes And Values

Internalized beliefs and preferences that influence an individual's behavior and perception of the world, guiding how one evaluates issues, objects, or people.

Enhancing Society

Actions or initiatives aimed at improving social structures, relationships, and overall community well-being.