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

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


Answer: D

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