Though They Had All Been Together on the Transcontinental Flight

question 8

Multiple Choice

Though they had all been together on the transcontinental flight for three hours,the passengers didn't start to talk to one another until the plane ran into some serious turbulence.Which of the following best explains this behaviour?

• A) the tendency for external threat to increase affiliation
• B) the matching hypothesis
• C) the proximity effect
• D) the impact of social anxiety on the functioning of the sociostat

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

Components outside the organism that can affect its development, behavior, and survival.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles inherited from both parents, which influences physical and behavioral traits.

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Observable Characteristics

Traits or features that can be seen or measured directly in individuals or phenomena.