Describe the Evolutionary Perspective in Social Psychology

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Essay

Describe the evolutionary perspective in social psychology.Where does it look for the causes of social behavior? What is natural selection? What are adaptations? How are these important to the evolutionary perspective?

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Definitions:

Late Antiquity

A historical period from approximately the 3rd to the 8th century, marking the transition from Classical Antiquity to the Middle Ages in Europe and the Mediterranean.

Utrecht Psalter

A highly important and influential illustrated manuscript produced in the Carolingian Empire around the 9th century, known for its unique pen drawings illustrating Psalms.

Risk Aversion

A dislike of uncertainty.

Bad Things

Negative events, actions, or outcomes that are undesirable or harmful.