While Functionalism Emphasizes the Adaptive Purpose of _____, Evolutionary Psychology

question 25

Multiple Choice

While functionalism emphasizes the adaptive purpose of _____, evolutionary psychology emphasizes the adaptive purpose of _____.

• A)physical structures of the body; behavior
• B)behavior; consciousness
• C)consciousness; behavior
• D)consciousness; physical structures of the body

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Definitions:

Event Schemas

Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information about sequences of actions that occur in specific situations.

First Instinct Fallacy

The mistaken belief that an individual's first choice or gut reaction is always the correct or best one.

Statistical Regression

A statistical technique that determines the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables to predict the outcome of the dependent variable.

Errors And Biases

Systematic deviations from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.