Which of the following is an idea generated and supported by evolutionary psychology?

A. Gender roles are socially constructed, as opposed to being a function of evolution.
B. An extended childhood period evolved in humans because they require time to develop a large brain and learn the complexity of human societies.
C. All evolved mechanisms are adaptive in contemporary society.
D. The mind is like a general-purpose device that can be applied equally to a vast array of problems, because evolved psychological mechanisms are not domain-specific.


Answer: B

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