Which Physiological Response Represents a Remnant of Our Ancestors' Need

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which physiological response represents a remnant of our ancestors' need to defend their territory?

• A)When study participants were asked to escape a virtual fire,individuals told to imagine their homes on fire showed the greatest amygdala activity.
• B)Police reports show higher incidences of aggression for men facing foreclosure than for men experiencing unemployment.
• C)Victims demonstrated a surge in corticosteroid levels weeks following a crime that occurred at or near their home,but not in a far off location.
• D)Males experience greater drops in testosterone when witnessing their favorite teams lose home games rather than away games.

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Definitions:

Emotional support

The provision of reassurance, acceptance, and encouragement in times of stress, contributing to an individual's emotional well-being.

Primary groups

Small, close-knit, and usually face-to-face social groups in which relationships are personal, intimate, and enduring.

Reference groups

Groups that individuals compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Primary groups

Small social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as family or close friends.