In Evolutionary Psychology, Which of the Following Would Be a Good

question 28

Multiple Choice

In evolutionary psychology, which of the following would be a good description of natural selection?

• A) Successful genetically determined adaptations become more common over successive generations.
• B) Successful genetically determined adaptations become less common over successive generations.
• C) Unsuccessful genetically determined adaptations become more common over successive generations.
• D) Successful genetically determined adaptations become more common in many other species.

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Definitions:

Organic Compound

Chemical compounds made primarily of carbon atoms in structures like chains or rings, often containing hydrogen and possibly oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.

Absorptions

The process by which substances take in or soak up energy or material from their surroundings, often observed in spectroscopy.

IR Absorption

The process by which molecules absorb infrared light at frequencies characteristic of their structure, used in infrared spectroscopy.

Spike

A sharp increase or sudden upward movement, as in the context of graphs, prices, or signals.