Tendencies developed through evolutionary history that predispose members of a species to learn some associations more readily than others illustrate
A) cognitive maps.
B) preparedness.
C) extrinsic motives.
D) conditioned responses.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Preparedness refers to the idea that organisms are biologically predisposed to learn certain associations more easily than others due to evolutionary history. This concept has been supported by research on phobias, where humans and animals are more likely to develop fear responses to stimuli that were potentially dangerous to our ancestors (such as snakes or spiders) than to stimuli that were not historically threatening.

Tendencies Developed Through Evolutionary History That Predispose Members of a Species