The Notion That Humans Could Be Improved Through Selective Breeding

question 37

Multiple Choice

The notion that humans could be improved through selective breeding is called

• A) eugenics.
• B) cloning.
• C) behavioral Darwinism.
• D) heritability.

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Definitions:

Overeating

The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, often leading to weight gain and potentially contributing to various health issues.

All-or-Nothing

A principle that states the neuron either fires at full strength or it does not fire at all, relating to the action potential in neuroscience.

Affective Forecasting

The process of predicting one’s emotional reactions to future events or outcomes, often with inaccuracies concerning the intensity and duration of emotional responses.

Emotional Reactions

The affective responses to stimuli or events, which are influenced by individual experiences, temperament, and cognitive appraisals.