What Did Charles Darwin Believe About the Origin of Emotions

question 238

Multiple Choice

What did Charles Darwin believe about the origin of emotions?

• A) They are learned through experience.
• B) They do not merit scientific consideration.
• C) They are a product of evolution.
• D) They are remnants of our earliest ancestors and, thus, have little relevance today.

---

Definitions:

Suicide Risk

The assessment of the likelihood that a person will attempt or die by suicide.

Adolescent Depression

A mental health condition affecting teenagers, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and other emotional and physical symptoms.

Clinical Psychologist

A professional who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through psychological techniques and therapies.

Sadness

A human emotion characterized by feelings of disappointment, grief, or hopelessness.