The Concept of Evolved Psychological Mechanisms Suggests That

question 68

Multiple Choice

The concept of evolved psychological mechanisms suggests that

• A) psychological mechanisms have endured because of their adaptive value.
• B) psychological mechanisms have evolved to fit the challenge of modern society.
• C) both (a) and (b).
• D) neither (a) nor (b).

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Definitions:

MSR / MSE

MSR (Mean Square Regression) and MSE (Mean Square Error) are measures in regression analysis, where MSR evaluates the variance explained by the model, and MSE measures the average error of the model’s predictions.

F-test Statistic

A statistical test used to compare the variances of two populations based on sample data from those populations.

Multiple Linear Regression Model

A statistical technique that models the relationship between one dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

Partial Regression Coefficients

Parameters in a multiple regression model that measure the impact of a change in one predictor variable on the response variable, holding all other predictors constant.