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

question 133

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Genital Level

A phase in psychoanalytic theory associated with mature adult sexuality and the harmonious integration of love and sexual desire, typically emerging during puberty.

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who practices psychoanalysis, a therapeutic technique originally developed by Sigmund Freud that explores unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation of one's own worth or value as perceived by the individual.

Transference

Transference is a phenomenon in psychoanalysis where patients project feelings, attitudes, and desires onto their therapist, reflecting feelings associated with significant figures in their past.