Which of the Following Statements Is True About Evolutionary Developmental

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about evolutionary developmental psychology?

• A)Many evolved psychological mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's makeup.
• B)The mind is a general-purpose device that can be applied equally to a vast array of problems.
• C)All behaviors that were adaptive for our prehistoric ancestors serve us well today.
• D)Evolution has not impacted human development.

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Definitions:

Sleep Spindles

Sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of NREM sleep, associated with memory consolidation and synaptic plasticity.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves observed in the deepest stages of sleep, associated with healing and regeneration.

Sleep Spindles

Sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of sleep, associated with learning, memory consolidation, and synaptic plasticity.

REMs

Rapid Eye Movements, referring to the quick, darting movements of the eyes during certain stages of sleep associated with dreaming.