Allison Is at the Beach, Trying to Enjoy Herself

question 29

Multiple Choice

Allison is at the beach, trying to enjoy herself. However, several unpleasant environmental factors are interfering; the air is polluted (there are several huge ships nearby) , the beach is extremely noisy, and there is a foul odor that is disturbing the peace. All of these factors make it more likely that she will behave aggressively later in the day. This is probably because ____.

• A) they have activated the fight-or-flight syndrome
• B) they have put her in a bad mood
• C) they have triggered reaction formation
• D) they have triggered displaced aggression

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Definitions:

Heritability Statistic

A measure in genetics that indicates how much of a trait's variation within a population can be attributed to genetic differences.

Genetic Factors

Genetic factors are hereditary influences determined by one's DNA that can affect various aspects of physical and psychological traits.

Environmental Factors

External elements like climate, terrain, and human activities that influence living organisms and the ecosystem.

Epigenetics

Nongenetic influences on a gene’s expression, such as stress, nutrition, and so forth.