According to Evolutionary Theory, Why Are So Many People Afraid

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to evolutionary theory, why are so many people afraid of snakes?

• A) because of daily life-threatening experiences
• B) because of unconscious memories of childhood experiences with spiders
• C) because they have learned by watching others react with fear to spiders
• D) because a fear of snakes helped our ancient ancestors survive

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Definitions:

Crawling

A form of locomotion seen in infants as they start to move on their hands and knees before walking, critical for developmental milestones.

Distinguish

To recognize or point out the differences between two or more entities or concepts.

Mother's Face

typically the first recognizable stimulus a newborn focuses on, playing a crucial role in the initial bonding process and social development.

Stranger

An individual who is not known or familiar to another individual; often referring to someone outside of one's immediate social circle.