What Does the Statement "Many Evolved Psychological Mechanisms Are Domain-Specific

question 39

Multiple Choice

What does the statement "Many evolved psychological mechanisms are domain-specific" mean?

• A) Abilities are developed to help deal with recurring problems faced by ancestors.
• B) The mind consists of set of specialized modules and is not a general-purpose device that can be applied equally.
• C) Both of these answers are correct.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Golgi Complex

An organelle in eukaryotic cells involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for export or use within the cell.

Lysosome

A membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells containing enzymes that digest macromolecules and defective cellular components.

Molecular Chaperones

Proteins that assist the folding or unfolding and the assembly or disassembly of other macromolecular structures, ensuring they attain or maintain the correct functional conformation.

ER Lumen

The internal space or cavity of the endoplasmic reticulum, a crucial cellular organelle involved in protein folding, modification, and transport.