Self-Assessment Question 11.1

1. Evidence discussed in Chapter 11 suggests that most fears are learned. The notion of ____________________, in which humans and other primates are predisposed by evolution to learn some fears more easily than others (e.g., snakes, spiders), is controversial.

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2. Which of the following actions is most likely to help an organism escape a dangerous situation?
a. Freezing in place
b. Running away
c. Fighting whatever/whomever is trying to hurt you
d. Whether A, B, or C is the best option depends on the exact situation.

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3. Public service messages that attempt to scare people into behavior change are most likely to succeed if they also increase __________, people's belief that that they are capable of enacting that change.

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