Which of the Following Best Represents the Impact of Evolution

question 298

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the impact of evolution on human development?

• A)Biologically,humans have changed drastically since the origin of Homo sapiens.
• B)Our development of bipedal locomotion is the most distinctive characteristic of our species.
• C)Cultures shape the raw material of biology into widely different paths throughout the life span.
• D)Instincts reduce humans' capacity for cultural learning more than they reduce animals' capacity for cultural learning.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

Relating to the combined social and cultural factors that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior, suggesting that learning is the key to understanding how people behave.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as the key to understanding human behavior.

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological disorders and behaviors from a biological standpoint, focusing on genetics, neurotransmitters, and brain structures.