Much of the World Is Changing Toward a Setting Where

question 19

Multiple Choice

Much of the world is changing toward a setting where physical strength matters less and alternative child-care arrangements are possible. The view that men's and women's behavioral tendencies are determined by social structure implies that

• A) their behavioral tendencies will change over thousands of years.
• B) their behavioral tendencies will change relatively quickly (over hundreds of years).
• C) their behavioral tendencies will probably never change.
• D) men will primarily adopt child-rearing duties and women will primarily adopt the duties of rulers and warriors.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates responsible for motor control, and possibly also some cognitive functions.

Acquired Reflexes

Learned reflex actions that develop as a result of repeated exposure to a stimulus, differing from innate reflexes present at birth.