In evolutionary psychology, which of the following would be a good description of natural selection?

a. Successful genetically determined adaptations become more common over successive generations.
b. Successful genetically determined adaptations become less common over successive generations.
c. Unsuccessful genetically determined adaptations become more common over successive generations.
d. Successful genetically determined adaptations become more common in many other species.


Answer: a.

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