Critics assert that sociobiologists overemphasize the
a. effect of cultural practices on behavior.
b. importance of atypical behavior such as acts of altruism.
c. role of environmental factors.
d. relevance of research with non-human animals.
e. lack of relatedness between species.
d. relevance of research with non-human animals.
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As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's _____ nervous system.
A) somatic B) skeletal C) parasympathetic Incorrect. The parasympathetic nervous system restores the body to normal functioning after arousal. D) sympathetic Correct. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal.
Observational methods have an advantage over questionnaires and interviews in that they involve _____
a. the reporting of behavior by a close relative of the participant. b. actual behavior rather than self-reports of behavior. c. self-reporting of behavior. d. less-involved data analysis.