Most Humans Have a Tendency to Hide First, and Then

question 81

Multiple Choice

Most humans have a tendency to hide first, and then run when they feel threatened; it is only with practice that individuals such as firefighters can learn to control such an urge. This might be considered an example of:

• A) conditioned aversion
• B) the equipotentiality principle
• C) biological preparedness
• D) the law of effect

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Definitions:

Underextension

A linguistic phenomenon in child language acquisition where a word is used more narrowly than it is in adult language, applying it to fewer examples.

Canonical Babbling

A stage in infant language development characterized by repetitive syllables that resemble the rhythm and pitch of speech.

Telegraphic Speech

Two-word utterances produced by toddlers that communicate only the essential words.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the brain associated with language production, speech, and comprehension.