Which of the Following Statements Is True of Evolutionary Developmental

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of evolutionary developmental psychology?

• A) Many evolved psychological mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's psychological makeup.
• B) The mind is a general-purpose device that can be applied equally to a vast array of problems.
• C) All behaviors that were adaptive for our prehistoric ancestors serve us well today.
• D) Evolution has not impacted human development.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The extent to which a measurement instrument yields reliable and uniform outcomes across various occasions.

Validity

The degree to which a test or measurement accurately reflects the concept or construct it is intended to assess.

Qualitative Methodology

A research strategy focusing on understanding and interpreting the meanings and experiences of research subjects through non-numeric data.

Statistical Tests

Procedures used in statistics to determine whether there is enough evidence in a set of data to infer that a certain condition is true for the entire population.