Biological Factors Are Only Part of the Story of Emotion

question 2

Multiple Choice

Biological factors are only part of the story of emotion.For example,Ryan's caregiver plays a role in his neurobiological regulation.By soothing Ryan when he cries and shows distress,the caregiver is helping Ryan:

• A)know that crying will not help him get attention.
• B)increase the production of the stress hormone.
• C)modulate his emotions and reduce the level of stress hormones.
• D)none of these.

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Definitions:

Hamilton's Rule

A principle of kin selection that predicts when natural selection will favor altruistic acts among related individuals, based on the cost to the altruist, the benefit to the recipient, and the degree of relatedness.

Adaptive

Relating to or characterized by adaptation; capable of adjusting to new conditions for survival advantage.

Alarm-Calling

A behavior in animals where individuals produce vocalizations to warn conspecifics of potential danger.

George C. Williams

A prominent evolutionary biologist known for his work on natural selection, adaptation, and the cost of reproduction.