Which of the Following Is Probably NOT an Adaptation

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably NOT an adaptation?

• A)Mate preferences.
• B)Fear of snakes.
• C)Variations in the shape of human ears.
• D)Desire for fatty foods.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Learning

A type of learning in which an individual learns a behavior to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding it, leading to an increase in the occurrence of that behavior.

Escape Learning

A form of learning in which an organism learns to perform an action in order to terminate an unpleasant stimulus.

Negative Punishment

A behavior reduction strategy where a favorable stimulus is removed following the undesired behavior.