The Pattern of Locomotion Used by Gibbons and Siamangs, in Which

question 54

Multiple Choice

The pattern of locomotion used by gibbons and siamangs, in which they use their arms to hang below branches and swing forward, is called ____.

• A) bipedal movement
• B) peristalsis
• C) gliding
• D) brachiation
• E) orthokinesis

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Definitions:

Perfectionism

A personality trait characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) described by Hans Selye that the body goes through in response to stress.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response where the body reacts to a perceived threat by preparing for fight or flight.

Bad Stress

Negative psychological or physical response to perceived pressures or threats, often affecting health and well-being.