Which of the following best describes what a "mental module" is?

a. a specific brain area that has evolved a particular function
b. a mental process that is taught from generation to generation
c. a specialized mental process that has evolved through natural selection
d. an area of the brain where ancestral memories are stored


Answer: c

Psychology

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