Consider Darwin's Assumption That Getting Our Genes into the Next

question 150

Essay

Consider Darwin's assumption that getting our genes into the next generation is what drives us. Explain evolutionary psychology using this assumption. Then describe how being altruistic to a family member helps get a person's genes into the next generation.

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Definitions:

Random Sampling Procedure

A method of selecting a sample from a population in which each member has an equal probability of being chosen.

Equal Chance

The concept that every participant or element in a given situation has the same probability of being selected or occurring.

Psychologist Decide

involves the process by which psychologists make determinations or judgments based on psychological assessment, research, and clinical evidence.

Observations

The action or process of closely monitoring or noticing something or someone, often to gather data or come to a conclusion.