Herbert Spencer Believed the Most Capable and Intelligent Members of a Society

question 43

True/False

Herbert Spencer believed the most capable and intelligent members of a society would survive while the weak and "less fit" would die, thus improving society, in a master plan that he called "survival of the fittest."

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Definitions:

Hypostress

A condition of under-stimulation or boredom, where an individual experiences a lack of stress, causing difficulties in mental and physical health.

Hyperstress

An extreme state of stress which occurs when an individual is overwhelmed by stimuli or demands, potentially leading to decreased performance and health issues.

Distress

Negative stress that arises in reaction to pressure or tension, affecting one's physical or mental well-being.

Nonspecific Response

A general reaction not targeted or specific to any particular stimulus.