From an anthropological perspective, what would be the advantage of a set-point for fat?
A) ?Fat helped protect people during food shortages.
B) ?Fat enhanced physical attractiveness and reproduction.
C) ?Fat helped protect individuals from injuries.
D) ?Fat made individuals less attractive to predators
A
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A. positive B. negative C. nonexistent D. nonsignificant
Most motivational theorists divide motives into two categories consisting of
a. want and desire motives. b. biological and social motives. c. necessary and unnecessary motives. d. survival and reproductive motives.
Bui wants to condition his lab rat to fear drinking orange-flavored water. He pairs a mild shock with the drinking of flavored water. He wants the rat to associate the unconditioned stimulus, the shock, with drinking the water. How could he be most successful?
a) Raise the shock to as strong as he can. b) Choose a different neutral/conditioned stimulus. c) Use a mouse instead of a rat. d) Color the water a disgusting color, too.
Audrey plays the piano without any mistakes when she performs in front of an audience. However, when she practices alone, Audrey makes many mistakes. Which of the following does this situation illustrate?
A. Social facilitation B. Conformity C. Obedience D. Groupthink