The Ecological Function of Behaviors Refers To

question 27

Multiple Choice

The ecological function of behaviors refers to:

• A) what function they seem to serve the organism.
• B) how behaviors are measured in a flexible fashion.
• C) how inexpensive naturalistic observation is.
• D) the degree to which behaviors observed in research approximate behaviors observed in the real world.

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Definitions:

Stability

The state of being resistant to change and capable of maintaining a constant level of functioning or status over time.

Emotional Concern

Feelings of worry or anxiety about matters that are significant to the emotional well-being of an individual or group.

Appraisal

The act of assessing something or someone, in psychology, often refers to the evaluation of situations as to their significance for an individual's well-being.

Instrumental Aid

Assistance provided through means or tools that contribute directly to achieving a task or goal.