The Evolutionary Perspective Helps Explain Why the Most Common Phobias

question 273

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary perspective helps explain why the most common phobias are fears of:

• A) wooden ducks, blocks, or curtains.
• B) foods that have been paired with illness cues.
• C) spiders, snakes, and heights.
• D) mushrooms and flowers.

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