1.1: Evolutionary Psychology Lesson

It helps us understand how human behavior has been shaped by natural selection.

It focuses only on genetic disorders.

It ignores the role of environment in shaping behavior.

It is only concerned with animal behavior.

To study only genetic differences between humans

To explain human behavior by considering adaptive challenges faced by ancestors

To focus on recent inventions and their effects on behavior

To compare humans with other animals only

Spiders are more dangerous than guns today

Spiders posed a significant threat throughout evolutionary history

Guns are more common in modern society

Spiders are larger than guns

Natural selection explains why helpful traits become more common over generations

Evolutionary psychology uses Darwin's ideas to understand human behaviors that helped ancestors survive

Darwin believed all traits are harmful

Evolutionary psychology ignores cooperation and aggression

Studying the unique behaviors of individuals

Exploring the origins of common human traits and behaviors using natural selection

Analyzing cultural differences between societies

Examining the impact of technology on human behavior

Preference for sweets and fats

Stress response to immediate dangers

Easy access to junk food

All of the above