Evolutionary Biologists Have Pointed Cogently to Examples of Cooperative Behaviour

question 15

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary biologists have pointed cogently to examples of cooperative behaviour in animals. An example that supports this argument is:

• A) the frustration-aggression hypothesis.
• B) social identity theory.
• C) observational learning.
• D) cooperative behaviour.

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson

A theory describing the relationship between arousal and performance, suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for maximum performance.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, suggesting that bodily responses precede emotions and help in identifying them.

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the body's normal biological functions, which can be responses to various factors including stress, environmental changes, or health conditions.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.