Through Evolution, Larger, More Complex Brains and More Sophisticated Mental

question 79

Multiple Choice

Through evolution, larger, more complex brains and more sophisticated mental functions affected competition because of animals' ability to:

• A) spot potential weaknesses in competitors.
• B) weigh the cost-benefit of aggression.
• C) determine the best time to exert aggressive energy.
• D) recognize and remember past encounters.

Acknowledge the cognitive and physical effects of fetal conditions, like malnutrition, and the potential for intervention.

Grasp the significance of early auditory experiences and preferences in newborns.

Understand the concept and graphical representation of price elasticity of demand.

Distinguish between different types of price elasticity (elastic, inelastic, unit elastic, perfectly elastic, and perfectly inelastic).

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Definitions:

Reinforcers

Any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Syndrome Model

A conceptual approach that describes a syndrome as a set of symptoms occurring together consistently enough to constitute a recognizable condition.

Neuro-Biological Antecedents

Biological and neurological factors that precede and influence the development of certain behaviors or conditions.

Psychosocial Antecedents

Factors in an individual's psychological and social environment that precede and contribute to the development of behaviors or conditions.