A Scientist Who Studies How Patterns of Behavior Characteristic of the Entire

question 32

Multiple Choice

A scientist who studies how patterns of behavior characteristic of the entire human species originated because of the survival value they had for our ancestors is called a(n)

• A) evolutionary psychologist.
• B) behavioral geneticist.
• C) heritability scientist.
• D) behavioral Darwinist.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, problem-solving, and controlling social behavior.

Limbic System

The limbic system is a complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, involved in emotions, memory, and arousal.

Amygdala

A almond-shaped set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, playing a key role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Pituitary Gland

A small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other endocrine glands.