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Which approach best describes the methodology of evolutionary psychology when examining human behavior?
Which approach best describes the methodology of evolutionary psychology when examining human behavior?
- Focusing on how cultural norms shape universal behaviors.
- Understanding behavior through the lens of classical conditioning.
- Analyzing behaviors as adaptations that solve survival and reproductive challenges. (correct)
- Investigating the genetic basis of individual differences.
Which of the following would evolutionary psychology consider least relevant when studying human behavior?
Which of the following would evolutionary psychology consider least relevant when studying human behavior?
- The effects of classical conditioning on learned responses. (correct)
- The impact of genetic inheritance on behavior.
- The role of adaptation in solving adaptive problems.
- The influence of natural selection on behavior.
Which of the following describes how beneficial traits are passed on to future generations, according to evolutionary theory?
Which of the following describes how beneficial traits are passed on to future generations, according to evolutionary theory?
- Beneficial traits are culturally transmitted through social learning.
- Beneficial traits increase survival and reproductive success, leading to their greater representation in future generations. (correct)
- Beneficial traits are actively chosen via a conscious decision-making process.
- Beneficial traits will be passed along randomly through genetic drift.
Who is most credited with developing the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Who is most credited with developing the theory of evolution by natural selection?
What is the central idea behind the concept of sexual selection?
What is the central idea behind the concept of sexual selection?
An evolutionary psychologist is investigating why humans have a preference for sweet and fatty foods. Which of the following explanations aligns with an evolutionary perspective?
An evolutionary psychologist is investigating why humans have a preference for sweet and fatty foods. Which of the following explanations aligns with an evolutionary perspective?
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that evolutionary psychology might explain as an evolved adaptation?
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that evolutionary psychology might explain as an evolved adaptation?
In the context of evolutionary psychology, what does 'adaptation' refer to?
In the context of evolutionary psychology, what does 'adaptation' refer to?
How does evolutionary psychology view cultural differences in mate preferences?
How does evolutionary psychology view cultural differences in mate preferences?
What is a key difference between evolutionary psychology and traditional psychology?
What is a key difference between evolutionary psychology and traditional psychology?
Flashcards
Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary Psychology
The study of how human behaviors evolved through natural selection.
Adaptation
Adaptation
A key principle where organisms adapt to their environment to survive and reproduce.
Natural Selection
Natural Selection
The process where traits beneficial for survival are passed on to future generations.
Sexual Selection
Sexual Selection
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Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin
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Study Notes
- Evolutionary psychology primarily focuses on studying how human behaviors evolve through natural selection.
- Classical conditioning is not considered a key principle of evolutionary psychology.
- Natural selection explains how traits that are beneficial for survival are passed on.
- Charles Darwin is regarded as the father of evolutionary theory.
- Sexual selection is the process where certain traits evolve because of reproductive advantages.
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