5 Questions
According to Charles Darwin's evolutionary theory, which of the following statements is true?
Instincts are a result of natural selection.
Which of the following best describes the perspective of modern evolutionary psychology?
Evolutionary history makes people more or less likely to develop, learn, and behave in certain ways.
Which of the following statements is true about behaviors adaptive in one time or place?
Their adaptiveness depends on the specific circumstances.
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a way evolution occurs?
Heritable tendencies resulting from genetic mutations
In the context of evolutionary psychology, what is the role of genes and circumstances?
Genes and circumstances both play a role in determining behavior.
Test your knowledge on the relationship between behavior and the environment in ethology and Charles Darwin's evolutionary theory. Explore the concepts of instincts, basic emotions, and the role of natural selection in shaping behavior. Challenge yourself with questions on modern evolutionary psychology and its focus on predispositions and probabilities.
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