A Common Critique of Evolutionary Psychology Is That It Focuses

question 23

Multiple Choice

A common critique of evolutionary psychology is that it focuses too much on instinctual behavior patterns. Which of the following explanations is NOT used as evidence for this critique?

• A) Human behavior is flexible, and people can adapt to changing environments.
• B) Much of human behavior is modular.
• C) A wide range of individual differences influences behavior.
• D) Humans have evolved higher-order thinking over time to overcome their innate tendencies.