Which of the Following Has Been Used to Explain Why

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been used to explain why people are more likely to develop phobias of certain animals or situations, such as snakes, heights, slugs, maggots, or cockroaches that were survival threats in our evolutionary history?

• A)the biosocial developmental theory
• B)operant conditioning
• C)biological preparedness
• D)classical conditioning

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Definitions:

Tribes

Social groups typically consisting of familial ties, shared customs, and traditions, often with a distinct culture and social structure.

Ingroup-Outgroup Biases

A rephrased explanation of the tendency to exhibit favoritism towards one's own group while displaying prejudice or hostility towards others.

Stereotypes

Stereotypes are overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, which often lead to prejudiced attitudes or actions.

Winning Group

This term typically refers to the team or set of individuals that achieve victory in a competition or achieve success in fulfilling their goals.