Which Unifying Theme in Psychology Is Reflected by the Existence

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which unifying theme in psychology is reflected by the existence of biological constraints on learning,such as instinctive drift and conditioned taste aversions

• A) Psychology is empirical. 
• B) Heredity and environment jointly influence behaviour. 
• C) Psychology is theoretically diverse. 
• D) Our behaviour is shaped by our cultural heritage.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that initially has no inherent value but acquires significance and the ability to elicit a response through its association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers an unconditioned response without prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus that does not depend on prior learning or conditioning.