In Suggesting That Our Ancestral History Has Prepared Us to Fear

question 161

Multiple Choice

In suggesting that our ancestral history has prepared us to fear snakes,psychologists are emphasizing that what we fear is influenced by

• A) genetic factors.
• B) belief perseverance.
• C) the availability heuristic.
• D) framing.

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