Amir Bites His Fingernails When He Is Nervous or Anxious

question 36

Multiple Choice

Amir bites his fingernails when he is nervous or anxious, and he does so without any intention or even recognition that he is doing so. This is an example of ________, a pattern of behavior in which we regularly engage.

• A) a habit
• B) a motivation
• C) an instinct
• D) homeostasis

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Definitions:

Human Sexual Response

A series of physiological and psychological changes that occur in the body as a result of sexual stimulation.

Alfred Kinsey

An American biologist and sexologist who is known for his research on human sexual behavior, notably through the publication of the Kinsey Reports.

William Masters

A pioneering researcher in the field of human sexuality, best known for his work with Virginia Johnson and their development of the sexual response cycle.

Refractory Period

A period immediately following stimulation during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to further stimulation.