Which of the Following Is an Idea Generated and Supported

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an idea generated and supported by evolutionary psychology?

• A)Gender roles are socially constructed,as opposed to being a function of evolution.
• B)The mind is like a general-purpose device that can be applied equally to a vast array of problems,because evolved psychological mechanisms are not domain-specific.
• C)All evolved mechanisms are adaptive in contemporary society.
• D)An extended childhood period evolved in humans because they require time to develop a large brain and learn the complexity of human societies.

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