Charles Darwin Revolutionized Biology by Offering Natural Selection as an Explanation

question 87

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin revolutionized biology by offering natural selection as an explanation for how physical characteristics of species evolved. How has his work influenced contemporary psychology?

• A) It shows that the biological approach to studying psychology is most important.
• B) Natural selection has encouraged people to think more scientifically in general.
• C) Evolutionary thought shows that psychology must be limited to study of humans.
• D) Darwin applied his theory to behaviors such as emotional expressions, showing that natural selection is an important factor in understanding psychology.

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