How Do Evolutionary Psychologists Explain the Existence of General Laws

question 36

Multiple Choice

How do evolutionary psychologists explain the existence of general laws of learning common to many species of animals?

• A) Different species of animals have the same neural circuitry, causing them to form stimulus-response relationships in exactly the same way.
• B) Brain processes are similar across a wide range of species, resulting in similarities of learning styles.
• C) Evolutionary forces have acted on different species to produce a single, effective form of learning that increases the likelihood of survival.
• D) Different species of animals all live in environments that share the same physical laws of nature, thus constraining mental processes and behavioral outcomes.

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