Asked by Rachel Odell on Apr 29, 2024

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In humans, the fight-or-flight response is less adaptive than it was in ancestral humans because 

A) our stressors are usually of short duration.
B) social evolution has surpassed biological evolution.
C) most modern human stressors can't be managed with these strategies.
D) modern humans don't have adequate equipment to fight or flee from threats.

Fight-or-flight Response

A physiological reaction to perceived harm or threat, mobilizing the body for fighting or fleeing.

Social Evolution

The gradual development and progression of societies and cultures over time through mechanisms such as adaptation, selection, and innovation.

Biological Evolution

The process through which species of organisms undergo changes over time through genetic variation and natural selection.

  • Determine the different stress factors, comprising both chronic and acute stressors, and their effects on individuals.
  • Gain insight into the fight-or-flight reaction and explore alternative responses, including the tend-and-befriend.
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Nadder ElhamarnahMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Most modern human stressors, such as financial worries or job-related stress, cannot be effectively managed through the fight-or-flight response, which was originally developed to deal with immediate physical threats.