Evidence That Organisms Most Readily Learn Behaviors Favored by Natural

question 130

Multiple Choice

Evidence that organisms most readily learn behaviors favored by natural selection best illustrates the importance of

• A) vicarious reinforcement.
• B) extrinsic motivation.
• C) conditioned reinforcers.
• D) biological constraints.

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Definitions:

Glucose Intolerance

A condition wherein the body is unable to effectively process glucose, leading to higher than normal blood sugar levels; a precursor to diabetes.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

BMIs

Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Concrete Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 12, where children gain a better understanding of logical operations and are no longer fooled by appearances.