A Stressor May Be Correctly Defined as

question 41

Multiple Choice

A stressor may be correctly defined as

• A) an event that is physically or psychologically challenging.
• B) a person under stress.
• C) a medication taken to relieve stress.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Biological Determinism

The belief that human behaviors, preferences, and societies are determined by genetic or hereditary factors rather than cultural or environmental influences.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thinking, perceiving, producing, and understanding language.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that explains human behavior and mental processes as adaptations shaped by natural selection throughout human history.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes to the next generation in a way that they too can pass those genes on, a key concept in evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology.