Asked by Raymie Owens on Jun 25, 2024

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Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid.Which explanation best represents evolutionary theories of emotion

A)  "My fear is a built-in, primary reaction to a dangerous situation." 
B)  "My shaking must be due to fear, since my house is on fire." 
C)  "I'm shaking because I'm afraid." 
D)  "I'm afraid because I'm shaking."

Evolutionary Theories

A group of ideas aimed at explaining how biological species evolve over time due to genetic variation, natural selection, and adaptation.

Primary Reaction

An initial automatic response to a given stimulus or situation, often reflexive or instinctual in nature.

  • Acquire knowledge on the evolutionary theories of emotion and their basic assumptions.
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Hicks AlexandraJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
This choice best represents the evolutionary theory of emotion, which suggests that certain emotions, such as fear, have been built-in over time as a survival mechanism.