Humans Are Biological Organisms

question 361

Multiple Choice

Humans are biological organisms. To understand our behavior and mental processes, we need to understand their biological underpinnings, starting with the cellular level, the neuron. How we feel, learn, remember, and think all stem from neuronal activity. So, how a neuron works and how neurons communicate are crucial pieces of information in solving the puzzle of human behavior and mental processing. Richard Griggs, Psychology: A Concise Introduction

• A) Argument; conclusion: To understand our behavior ... the neuron.
• B) Argument; conclusion: Humans are biological organisms.
• C) Argument; conclusion: How we feel ... neuronal activity.
• D) Argument; conclusion: How a neuron works ... mental processing.
• E) Nonargument.

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Definitions:

Timing

The selection of the precise or opportune moment to perform an action, which can greatly affect the outcome of an event.

Effortful Control

The ability to regulate one's responses, including emotional and attentional self-regulation, particularly through the exertion of willpower.

Exuberance

The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; a joyful enthusiasm for life.

Temperament

The inherent part of an individual's personality that influences how they react to the world, including their emotional reactivity, intensity, and the speed of recovery from emotional events.