The Evolutionary Explanation Given by Taylor and Colleagues for the Different

question 122

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary explanation given by Taylor and colleagues for the different responses to stress by men and women is that

• A) a "fight or flight" response by females would likely endanger helpless offspring.
• B) a "fight or flight" response by females would likely be useless because males tend to be stronger and faster than females.
• C) a "tend and befriend" response by males would likely reduce their ability to have large numbers of offspring.
• D) a "fight" response is generally more successful than a "flight" response.

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Definitions:

Electrical Synapses

Rapid, bidirectional connections between neurons mediated through gap junctions, allowing direct transmission of electrical signals.

Ion Channels

Proteins that form pores in cell membranes, allowing the selective passage of ions across the membrane and influencing the cell's electrical charge and signaling.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in controlling movement, emotional responses, and the brain's reward and pleasure centers.