Asked by
Desiree Anderson
on Dec 23, 2024Verified
Which of the following provides evidence that human fears have been subjected to the evolutionary process?
A) Compulsive acts typically exaggerate behaviors that contributed to our species' survival.
B) Most phobias focus on objects that our ancestors also feared.
C) It is easier to condition some fears than others.
D) All of these provide evidence.
Evolutionary Process
A scientific theory that describes the gradual development of species through natural selection and adaptation over time.
Compulsive Acts
Repetitive behaviors that a person feels driven to perform, often without rational motivation, typically associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of certain objects or situations, significantly impacting one's ability to function.
- Understand the evolutionary basis for human fears and the concept of conditioned fears.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the evolutionary basis for human fears and the concept of conditioned fears.