Molly Is Hungry

question 40

Multiple Choice

Molly is hungry.She passes right by the fruit basket on her kitchen counter and instead,grabs the ice cream out of the freezer.What human food preferences does Molly's behavior demonstrate?

• A)Our digestive system is innately suited for sugary,high-fat foods.
• B)Short bursts of elevated blood glucose lead to increased arousal.
• C)We retain the preferences of our ancestors for calorie-rich foods to ward off starvation.
• D)Sugary,high-fat food stimulates orexin release to relieve stress.

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Definitions:

Innate Factors

Natural, inborn elements or traits that influence an individual's development and characteristics from birth.

General Cognitive Processes

Fundamental mental activities involved in obtaining and processing knowledge, such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Biological Explanation

An explanation for behaviors, traits, or conditions based on biological factors, such as genetics, biochemical processes, or physiological mechanisms.

Language Acquisition Device

The Language Acquisition Device is a theoretical construct proposed by linguist Noam Chomsky, suggesting an innate mechanism or ability in the human brain that allows infants to acquire language.