Understanding Why the Fear of Darkness May Have Contributed to the Survival

question 315

Multiple Choice

Understanding why the fear of darkness may have contributed to the survival of our human ancestors is most relevant to the ________ perspective.

• A)behavioral
• B)cognitive
• C)evolutionary
• D)psychodynamic

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a disconnect from reality.

Negative Symptoms

In the context of psychological disorders, particularly schizophrenia, symptoms that indicate the absence or lack of normal cognitive or emotional processes, such as flat affect or apathy.

Schizophrenics

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause.