Which Statement Represents a Structural Description of Behavior

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement represents a structural description of behavior?

• A) Different species of mammals produce similar types of hormones.
• B) The symptoms of Parkinson's disease are related to depletion of a specific neurotransmitter.
• C) When an animal learns, the number and morphology of neuron connections change in specific brain regions.
• D) The amount of aggressive behavior between male rodents changes after puberty.

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Definitions:

Hierarchy of Needs

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, which must be fulfilled sequentially.

Biological Needs

Basic requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and oxygen.

Social Needs

Fundamental human requirements for belonging, affection, acceptance, and companionship, which are essential for psychological well-being.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and possibly life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of weight gain and a distorted perception of one's body weight or shape.