The Fact That Both Biological and Environmental Factors Have Been

question 295

Multiple Choice

The fact that both biological and environmental factors have been shown to jointly govern eating behavior,sexual desire and the experience of emotion is illustrative of which of the following unifying themes of your textbook?

• A) Psychology is empirical.
• B) Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
• C) The interplay of heredity and environment.
• D) Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.

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Definitions:

Intense Arousal

A heightened state of physiological activity and alertness, often associated with emotions such as excitement, anxiety, or fear.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body to react to stressful situations.

Increases Respiration

A physiological condition where the rate and depth of breathing rise, often in response to exercise, stress, or another stimuli.

Blood Sugar Levels

The concentration of glucose in the blood, an essential energy source for the body's cells.