The Biological Mechanism of Maternal Behavior in Humans

question 56

Multiple Choice

The biological mechanism of maternal behavior in humans

• A) has been well studied.
• B) may be similar to animals such as mice and sheep.
• C) probably involves estrogen as well as prolactin and oxytocin.
• D) is innate, and this is demonstrated in "aunting" behavior.
• E) All of the above

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