The Theory of Evolution Is Relevant to the Study of Learning

question 77

Multiple Choice

The theory of evolution is relevant to the study of learning and memory because:

• A) learned information is passed on to offspring.
• B) the type of information people learn varies across individuals.
• C) people are born as "blank slates."
• D) learning is useful in allowing organisms to adapt to the environment.

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Definitions:

Defensive Design

The planning and construction of buildings, urban spaces, and products to minimize vulnerability to threats such as crime and terrorism.

Matrilineal

A system of lineage or kinship in which familial descent and inheritance rights are traced through the mother's line.

Patrilineal

A system of lineage or descent traced through the male line, where inheritance and familial ties are determined by the father's lineage.

Agricultural Societies

Communities or societies that rely on agriculture as the main means of subsistence, with a significant portion of the population engaged in farming, livestock rearing, or other agricultural activities.