Evolutionary psychology might suggest that certain cognitive strategies and goals are built into the brain because __________
a) they help humans adapt to their natural environment
b) human brains are similar to the brains of the higher primates
c) they are the result of learning that has taken place over many centuries
d) they are the result of memories we have inherited from our ancestors
Answer: A
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