Though Mark Has Not Been in a Serious Relationship for a While

question 55

Multiple Choice

Though Mark has not been in a serious relationship for a while, he enjoys dating women.He lives away from his family, and dating women prevents him from feeling lonely.Dating also makes his leisure time more enjoyable by spending quality time with his dates.In this scenario, which of the following functions of dating is being fulfilled?

• A) mate selection
• B) social status
• C) recreation
• D) maturation

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Definitions:

Olfactory Bulb

A part of the brain responsible for processing smell.

Olfactory Stimulus

Any object or substance that triggers a response from the olfactory system, related to the sense of smell.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is involved in emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.