Each of the Following Is a Current Criticism of Evolutionary

question 199

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a current criticism of evolutionary psychology except ________.

• A) it uses science to justify perpetuating unjust social policies
• B) by saying a trait is adaptive, it implies that the trait is good
• C) it too hastily explains behaviors from an evolutionary perspective rather than investigating other origins for them
• D) it lacks the basic scientific methodology to properly study any of its claims

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Definitions:

Tax

A required financial contribution or alternative type of tax placed on a taxpayer by a state authority to cover government outlays and assorted public spending.

Social Security Tax

A tax levied on both employers and employees to fund the Social Security program, which provides benefits to retirees, the disabled, and children of deceased workers.

Labor Tax

Taxes levied on the wages and income generated from labor, which can affect employment and labor supply decisions in the economy.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium outcome is not achievable or not achieved.