The Logic of Evolutionary Psychology Is Based on Which of the Following

question 35

Multiple Choice

The logic of evolutionary psychology is based on which of the following precepts?

• A) Brains are made up of many special-purpose subcomponents designed to solve specific adaptive problems.
• B) Brains are general-purpose machines designed to solve many adaptive problems.
• C) Brains evolved through drift-like processes.
• D) Brains of humans are capable of solving problems faced by all species of animal.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people overemphasize personal traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Self-Serving Bias

A common cognitive bias that causes individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behaviors in a way that causes the belief to become a reality.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual ascribes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.