Many Species Have Innate Preferences for the Habitat to Which

question 62

Multiple Choice

Many species have innate preferences for the habitat to which they're most adapted. These species show signs of stress when placed in a habitat different from that in which they naturally occur. Is there any evidence that humans might have innate habitat preferences that match the environment in which humans evolved?

• A) No: Humans can adapt to any environment due to their ability to manipulate their surroundings.
• B) No: Humans can live in any environment; we live on every continent in the world.
• C) Yes: Patients who can view nature from hospital windows have been documented to recover more quickly.
• D) Yes: It's well known that people who spend more time outside live longer lives.

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Definitions:

Prime Working Age

Generally refers to individuals aged 25-54, who are considered to be in their most productive years in terms of labor force participation.

Labor-Force Participation

The proportion of the working-age population that is working or actively looking for work.

Prime Working Age

The age range typically considered to be the most productive and economically active period in an individual's life, often defined as 25 to 54 years.

Teenagers

Young people whose age falls within the range from 13 to 19 years.