Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Conservative

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the "conservative bias" for which evolutionary psychology is often criticized?

• A) The methods of evolutionary psychology are too qualitative.
• B) Evolutionary psychologists do not employ the scientific method.
• C) The theories of evolutionary psychology are too difficult or even impossible to empirically test.
• D) Evolutionary psychology is too heavily influenced by anthropology.

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