According to Cosmides and Tooby, Adaptive Problems Have Been with Us

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to Cosmides and Tooby, adaptive problems have been with us throughout our history as a species,

• A) and their solution affects the reproduction of individual organisms.
• B) and they will continue to be problems for the foreseeable future.
• C) but we have always been able to adapt to them.
• D) but with modern technology they are no longer a problem.

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Definitions:

Specific Phobia

an intense, irrational fear of or aversion to a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little to no actual danger.

Intense Fear

A profound feeling of dread or terror, often triggered by perceived threats or dangerous situations.

Excoriation

A skin condition characterized by the repeated picking at one's own skin, often leading to sores and scars.

Compulsive Behavior

Repetitive, often ritualistic actions that an individual feels driven to perform, usually as a response to obsessive thoughts or to reduce anxiety.