Evolutionary Psychologists Would Be Most Likely to Attribute the Human

question 73

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary psychologists would be most likely to attribute the human tendency to fear spiders and snakes to

• A) a universal moral grammar.
• B) domestication.
• C) social scripts.
• D) genetic predispositions.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, especially those related to survival, such as fear and aggression.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A region of the brain involved in cognitive functions, including decision making, impulse control, emotion, and anticipation of reward, often linked to the regulation of physical and emotional pain.

Low-status Compensation Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals with lower status try to compensate for their position through other means, such as aggression or conspicuous consumption.