The Development of Each Aspect of Society Is Explained in Terms

question 44

Multiple Choice

The development of each aspect of society is explained in terms of the function it fulfills, in particular how it enhances the society's survival potential. Spencer argued that the form of ________ a particular society favours will be one that maximizes the likelihood that the society will survive.

• A) marriage
• B) religion
• C) language
• D) government
• E) weaponry

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Definitions:

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that extends beyond the usual course of an acute illness or healing of an injury, often lasting for months or years.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infection and disease.

Periaqueductal Grey

A region in the midbrain involved in pain modulation, fear conditioning, and the integration of pain and emotional responses.

Optical Illusions

Visual phenomena where the perception of reality is distorted, causing the observer to see something different from the actual object or scene.