According to the Authors of Your Textbook, It Could Be

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your textbook, it could be argued that

• A) evolution, as often conceived as a process of natural selection shaping existing traits or creating new ones over time, is in one sense over for humans.
• B) human evolution and the rise of new traits is rapidly continuing as humans biologically adapt to their environments.
• C) genetic evolution is more likely today than it was before the advent of agriculture 10 ka.
• D) natural selection is completely irrelevant to the study of human behavior and mate choice in modern societies.

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Definitions:

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and disorders.

Mental Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification of mental health conditions published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often causing distress and difficulty in functioning.