Ethologists Believe Instincts

question 11

Multiple Choice

Ethologists believe instincts

• A) are released by specific external stimuli
• B) are released by a variety of internal and external stimuli
• C) are what we ordinarily call "drives"
• D) lack external stimuli

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Definitions:

Nondefensive Communication

Messages that are assertive, direct, and powerful.

Information Overload

A condition where an individual is exposed to more information than can be processed, leading to overwhelm or decision-making paralysis.

Information Richness

The amount and depth of information that is transmitted in a communication medium or message.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, roles, behaviors, and biological attributes typically associated with males and females.