Evolutionary psychology is built on the assumption that

A. sexual selection is the primary contributor to human behavior.
B. behavior, just like physical features, can be adaptive.
C. human cognitive abilities resulted from different evolutionary mechanisms than other traits.
D. evolutionary pressures are greater in humans than other animals.


Answer: B

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