Asked by olivia donofrio on Jul 26, 2024

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Professor Sanchez explains to his class that our taste preferences have survival value and that certain helping behaviors may be genetically predisposed.Professor Sanchez is advocating the position taken by

A) evolutionary psychology.
B) the Yerkes-Dodson law.
C) arousal theory.
D) drive-reduction theory.

Evolutionary Psychology

A perspective in the social and natural sciences that focuses on understanding psychological structures through the prism of modern evolutionary insights.

Survival Value

The significance of behaviors in increasing an organism's chance of survival and reproduction.

Helping Behaviors

Refers to actions taken to benefit another person or group without expecting anything in return.

  • Comprehend the pivotal role of motivation in influencing behavior.
  • Acquire an understanding of the biological and physiological prerequisites for behavior.
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Meghan MacGregorJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Professor Sanchez's position that taste preferences and helping behaviors have survival value is consistent with the principles of evolutionary psychology, which posits that human behavior and mental processes have evolved to serve adaptive purposes. The other options (Yerkes-Dodson law, arousal theory, drive-reduction theory) are not directly related to the topic of taste preferences and helping behavior.