Discuss some of the assumptions of evolutionary science that are most suited for the study of personality.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: 1. Personality features have useful and adaptive function in the individual interacting with the physical and social world. 2. Natural selection principles can explain similarities and differences in personality traits between groups of people. 3. Can understand personality not only through evolutionary science but also through genetics, physiological mechanisms, and specific social situations
Learning Objective: 2-2: Describe the foundations, focusing on science, social science, and the humanities.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Evolutionary Science
Difficulty Level: Hard
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