Functionalism and Evolutionary Psychology Have Both Been Criticized Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

Functionalism and evolutionary psychology have both been criticized because:

• A) they do not include elements of the nature/nurture debate
• B) they do not conform well to rigorous scientific inquiry and application of methodology
• C) they focus on the parts of problems rather than the whole
• D) they do not take into account the way children process information

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