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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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.

In Humans, the Fight-Or-Flight Response Is Less Adaptive Than It