Mistakenly, It Is Sometimes Said That "Man Comes from Monkeys

question 32

Multiple Choice

Mistakenly, it is sometimes said that "man comes from monkeys." A more correct way to explain the apparent sequence of human evolution is

• A) monkeys have evolved less than humans.
• B) humans and monkeys share a common ancestor.
• C) humans and monkeys are biologically identical.
• D) evolution leads toward more perfect forms and humans therefore came after modern monkeys.

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Definitions:

Fear Hierarchy

A fear hierarchy is a list of feared situations or objects that are arranged in descending order according to how much they evoke anxiety. This list is then used in therapy for exposure exercises.

Response Prevention

A behavioral treatment technique, particularly used in treating OCD, where the patient is prevented from performing a compulsive behavior.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Anxiety

A sensation of apprehension or fear, often about something that is going to happen soon or an outcome that is not yet clear.