The Theory That Animals Are Genetically Programmed to Fear Particular

question 79

Multiple Choice

The theory that animals are genetically programmed to fear particular things that threaten their survival is known as:

• A) tolerance conditioning
• B) biological preparedness
• C) evolutionary significance
• D) second-order conditioning

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Definitions:

Objective Function

A mathematical function used in decision-making processes, often in optimization and linear programming, representing the goal to be achieved, such as minimizing costs or maximizing profits.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after subtracting the variable costs of producing a product, serving as an indicator of the product's profitability.

Variable Cost

Costs that change directly in proportion to changes in the volume of production or sales, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which a product's sales price exceeds its variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.