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Uncover the Origins of Human Sociability

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Uncover the Origins of Human Sociability

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Which of the following statements about evolution is true?

Evolution is a process that occurs over thousands of years.

Evolution is a process that occurs over billions of years. (correct)

Evolution is a process that occurs over hundreds of years.

Evolution is a process that occurs over millions of years.

What did Darwin propose to explain the process of evolution?

Artificial selection

Environmental adaptation

Genetic mutation

Natural selection (correct)

Based on the text, what is the main focus of studying the evolutionary origins of human mental capacities, motives, and emotions?

To understand how these evolved tendencies are no longer relevant in modern humans

To understand how these evolved tendencies are influenced by cultural factors

To understand how these evolved tendencies are unique to humans

To understand how these evolved tendencies shape human behavior today (correct)

What is natural selection?

<p>A process in which certain attributes are more successful in a particular environment and become more represented in future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is the purpose of studying the evolutionary origins of uniquely human mental capacities, motives, and emotions?

<p>To understand how these evolved tendencies continue to influence modern human behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Evolution

Evolution is the process of change in species over time through genetic variation and natural selection.

Darwin's Proposal

Darwin proposed the concept of natural selection to explain the process of evolution.

Studying Evolutionary Origins of Human Mental Capacities

The main focus of studying the evolutionary origins of human mental capacities, motives, and emotions is to understand how they evolved and developed over time.
The purpose of studying the evolutionary origins of uniquely human mental capacities, motives, and emotions is to gain insight into human behavior and psychology.

Natural Selection

Natural selection is the process by which individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits on to their offspring.

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Test your knowledge on the evolutionary origins of human mental capacities, motives, and emotions in this quiz on the fundamentals of social behavior. Explore the role of culture and adaptation in shaping our social tendencies.