Using Physiological Measurement Techniques,such as Hormonal Assays,evolutionary Psychologists Can __________

question 38

Multiple Choice

Using physiological measurement techniques,such as hormonal assays,evolutionary psychologists can __________.

• A)determine whether a trait or behavior is evolved or not
• B)identify the biological substrates of psychological adaptations
• C)see ultimate causation in action
• D)illustrate the phylogeny of a trait under investigation

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Definitions:

Festination

A phenomenon often observed in Parkinson's disease, characterized by rapid, short, shuffling steps.

Speech Disturbances

Disorders or conditions that affect the ability to produce sounds that create words, often indicative of neurological disorders or damage.

Hypokinesia

Reduced ability or slowness in movement, often seen in neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.

Lesioning

The process of intentionally causing damage to body tissue, often in the brain, as a means of studying the functions of different regions.