Given That the Costs of Mounting a Fever Are Less

question 6

Multiple Choice

Given that the costs of mounting a fever are less than the benefits, the principle of asymmetric harm predicts that natural selection should result in which of the following?

• A) Fevers only occur when an infection has progressed far enough that a fever will be necessary to help clear it.
• B) A fever response is mounted more often than it is actually needed to help defend against an infection.
• C) frequent cases where fevers would be beneficial but a fever response is not mounted
• D) evolution of lower basal body temperatures

Recognize the treatments not recommended for specific psychological disorders.

Understand the mechanism of action for drugs treating depression and schizophrenia.

Know the side effects of drugs used to treat schizophrenia.

Understand the use of lithium therapy in treating bipolar disorder.

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Definitions:

Algorithms

A set of rules or procedures to be followed in calculations or problem-solving operations, often used by computers.

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias that causes someone to overestimate their abilities, performance, the level of control they have, or their level of knowledge.

Divergent Thinking

An approach or process designed for the creation of inventive ideas through the investigation of various available alternatives.

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people react differently to a particular choice or situation depending on how it is presented.