Dr Know-It-All Hosts a TV Talk Show

question 91

Multiple Choice

Dr. Know-it-All hosts a TV talk show. One of his guests, Joe College, complains of his intense annoyance with people who talk on their cell phones while driving. Joe asks Dr. Know-it-All to explain why he reacts so strongly to this type of situation. Dr. Know-it-All immediately pronounces that Joe has an instinct for cell phone irritation. Is Dr. Know-it-All correct to assume that instinct is the cause of Joe's behavior?

• A) yes - instinct is the basis for all behavior
• B) yes - instinct is our primal reaction to all annoying behavior
• C) no - instinct is only used to explain adaptive behaviors
• D) no - most behavior is too complex to be explained on the basis of instinct

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Definitions:

Anger

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or actions that are counterproductive to an individual's wellbeing or ability to meet their needs.

Pursuing Goals

The active process of planning, striving towards, and achieving objectives or desired outcomes.

Anger

An emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage, often triggered by perceived wrongs or injustice.