According to Evolutionary Theory, Why Are So Many People Afraid

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Multiple Choice

According to evolutionary theory, why are so many people afraid of snakes?

• A) because of daily life-threatening experiences
• B) because of unconscious memories of childhood experiences with snakes
• C) because they have learned by watching others react with fear to snakes
• D) because a fear of snakes helped our ancestors survive millions of years ago

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