Evolution and Adaptation in Psychology Quiz

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Which of the following is a key concept in evolutionary psychology?

  • Behavior patterns are not adaptive
  • Traits are not inherited
  • Traits vary among individuals
  • Different traits have different fitness (correct)

What is the purpose of evolutionary social psychology?

  • To identify common behavior patterns
  • To explain the evolution of negativity bias
  • To study risk-seeking individuals
  • To determine the adaptiveness of behavior (correct)

What is the hypothesis presented in the study by Fessler et al. (2014)?

  • Risk-seeking individuals are not perceived differently
  • Risk-seeking individuals are perceived as allies
  • Risk-seeking individuals are perceived as bigger and stronger (correct)
  • Risk-seeking individuals are perceived as adversaries

What is the purpose of the study on the evolution of negativity bias?

<p>To explain the survival value of certain characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of evolutionary psychology?

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