Which of the following terms refers to the fact that animals and human beings may be evolutionarily predisposed to learn to fear certain stimuli that threaten their survival?
A) instinctive drift
B) construct survival
C) emotional aversions
D) preparedness

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The term that refers to the fact that animals and human beings may be evolutionarily predisposed to learn to fear certain stimuli that threaten their survival is preparedness. Option A is incorrect because instinctive drift refers to the tendency of animals to revert back to their instinctive behaviors after learning new behaviors. Option B is incorrect because construct survival is not a term related to this concept. Option C is partially correct because emotional aversions may be developed in response to stimuli that are associated with negative experiences, but it does not specifically refer to the evolutionary predisposition to those aversions.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Fact That