The Field of Evolutionary Psychology Is Considered to Be a Part

question 125

Multiple Choice

The field of evolutionary psychology is considered to be a part of which psychological perspective?

• A)Cognitive
• B)Sociocultural
• C)Biological
• D)Behavioural

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement Extinction Effect

A phenomenon where behaviors reinforced intermittently are more resistant to extinction than behaviors reinforced continuously.

Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in economics and game theory where participants' strategies are not in perfect balance, leading to changing strategies over time.

Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in cognitive psychology suggesting that learning occurs when existing knowledge is challenged by new information, leading to cognitive growth.

Premack Principle

The Premack Principle is a psychological concept that states a more preferred activity can be used as a reward to reinforce the performance of a less preferred activity.