Ethologists Are Interested in Four Key Issues, Which Became Known

question 34

Multiple Choice

Ethologists are interested in four key issues, which became known as the four "whys" of behavior advanced by Niko Tinbergen, a founder of ethology. Which of the following is not one of the four "whys" of behavior?

• A) imprinted influences of behavior
• B) immediate influences of behavior
• C) developmental influences of behavior
• D) function of behavior

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious mental processes, childhood experiences, and the role of defense mechanisms in shaping personality.

Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of external behaviors in understanding and modifying behavioral responses, downplaying internal processes.

Implementation Of Self-Control

The process by which individuals learn and apply methods to regulate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors effectively, often in pursuit of long-term goals.

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression that involves harming others through deliberate manipulation or damage to their relationships or social status.