Sociobiology Differs from Earlier Theories of Behavior in That It

question 51

Multiple Choice

Sociobiology differs from earlier theories of behavior in that it stresses that biological and genetic conditions affect:

• A)how cognitive processes develop from birth to adulthood
• B)how cognitive processes shape socialization and perception
• C)how social behaviors are learned and perceived
• D)how social behaviors are transmitted

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Definitions:

Laboratory Observation

A research method involving the detailed study of behavior in a controlled setting, allowing for precise measurement and control of variables.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.

Inferential Statistical Analyses

A branch of statistics that allows researchers to make predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample of data.

Scientific Observation

The active acquisition of information from a primary source, using standardized methods to gather empirical evidence in a scientific context.