Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Areas

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the areas of caution regarding applications of evolutionary theory to psychology, as described in your book?

• A) either-or-thinking about genetic influences
• B) believing that evolution makes organisms "better"
• C) believing that genes make a particular behavior occur
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Special-Interest Effect

The impact of a small, focused group influencing policy for its own benefit, often at the broader public's expense.

Pork-Barrel Politics

The allocation of government spending for localized projects secured primarily to bring money to a representative's district, with the implication of gaining the representative favor or votes.

Rent-Seeking Behavior

denotes efforts to increase one's share of existing wealth without creating new wealth, often through manipulation or exploitation of the political environment.