What concept refers to the usefulness of certain abilities that tend to increase an animal's chance of survival?

A. evolved utility
B. adaptive value
C. survival predisposition
D. unconditioned preparedness


Answer: B

Psychology

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A) Horatio will rate the benefits of taking his parents' car without asking lower than peers who have not tried it. B) Horatio will rate the risks of taking his parents' car without asking higher than peers who have not tried it. C) Horatio will be more likely in the future to take his parents' car without asking than peers who have not tried it. D) Horatio will be less likely in the future to take his parents' car without asking than peers who have not tried it.

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A client's __________ is a significant contributor to success in therapy, and is evidenced by the client's willingness to face the challenges posed by therapy.

A. willpower B. motivation for change C. self-efficacy D. therapeutic attitude

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Theories are ____________________ to prove than to disprove

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

________ involves the presence of a single X chromosome

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Psychology