Evolutionary Psychologists Would Have the Greatest Difficulty Explaining Why

question 78

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary psychologists would have the greatest difficulty explaining why:

• A)Jill agreed to donate bone marrow to save the life of a stranger.
• B)Molly agreed to drive her neighbor to the doctor.
• C)Simon donated a kidney to save the life of his son.
• D)Rick helped his best friend paint his house.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational Stage

The last stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think logically about abstract concepts.

Abstract Thinking

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present.

Logical Thinking

The process of using systematic reasoning to reach a conclusion or solve problems.

Irreversibility

In Piaget’s theory, the inability of the young child to mentally reverse an action.