Ethologists Focus Most Intently on Products of _____ Which Steer

question 88

Multiple Choice

Ethologists focus most intently on products of _____ which steer development in adaptive ways.

• A) natural selection
• B) assimilation and accommodation
• C) individual genotypes
• D) individual phenotypes

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Definitions:

Core Motives

Fundamental drivers of human behavior, which include needs for belonging, understanding, control, self-enhancement, and trust.

Negative Emotions

Feelings or emotions that lead to unpleasant experiences, such as sadness, anger, and fear.

Peer Approval

The positive acceptance or endorsement by one's social group or peers, often serving as a significant motivator for behavior.

Short-Term Mating

A mating strategy focused on seeking partners for brief romantic or sexual encounters rather than long-term committed relationships.