Recognizing and Reacting to Individuals Based on Group Affiliation Was

question 43

Multiple Choice

Recognizing and reacting to individuals based on group affiliation was probably a very important skill for early hunter-gatherers,whose survival often depended on quickly identifying others as potential friends or foes.This categorization was made primarily on the basis of ____.

• A)levels of competence
• B)strength
• C)physical appearance
• D)levels of warmth

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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells in the body that regulates energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone that is primarily involved in digestion and regulating appetite, released by the intestines in response to the consumption of fats.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

Satiety

A feeling or state of being satisfied or full, commonly referring to the sensation of having had enough to eat.