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Which field of study examines the biological origins of social behavior?
Which field of study examines the biological origins of social behavior?
- Sociobiology (correct)
- Darwin's theory of evolution
- Evolutionary psychology
- Cognitive psychology
What is the main difference between evolutionary psychology and sociobiology?
What is the main difference between evolutionary psychology and sociobiology?
- Evolutionary psychology and sociobiology do not overlap
- Evolutionary psychology and sociobiology are the same thing
- Evolutionary psychology is limited to the study of social behavior, while sociobiology is not (correct)
- Sociobiology is limited to the study of social behavior, while evolutionary psychology is not
What is the main idea behind applying evolutionary principles to the study of cognition and behavior?
What is the main idea behind applying evolutionary principles to the study of cognition and behavior?
- To study the biological origins of social behavior
- To understand how humans developed from simpler organisms
- To ensure the survival of our genes (correct)
- To explain why men behave in masculine ways and women in feminine ways
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