Nell Is Exhausted but Gets Up in the Middle of the Night

question 13

Multiple Choice

Nell is exhausted but gets up in the middle of the night to pick up her crying infant. This altruistic behaviour is best explained by

• A) social-exchange theory.
• B) evolutionary psychology.
• C) social norms.
• D) either B or C, but not A.

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Definitions:

Sweat Glands

Specialized exocrine glands found in the skin responsible for the production and excretion of sweat, playing a key role in thermoregulation and waste excretion.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles.

Subcutaneous

Pertaining to or situated under the skin, often referring to a layer of tissue or a route for medication administration.