In what ways did evolutionary psychology shape the hominid history?

What will be an ideal response?


For a long period, humans adapted to the environment. This included migration patterns, what type of food we consumed, temperament, and mate selection. Eventually, as our brains evolved and the climate shifted, humans began to override evolution and adapt more quickly than our genetic make-up could adapt.

Psychology

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Which method of acquiring knowledge is being used by students who are learning from teachers and textbooks?

a. empiricism b. rationalism c. method of authority d. scientific method

Psychology

Concrete operational children are capable of __________; they can center on two dimensions of a problem at once

a. formal operations c. cause-effect reasoning b. visual motor integration d. decentration

Psychology

Most psychologists view the polygraph as an invalid tool for accurate lie detection

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

Which of the Big Five traits includes facets such as achievement-striving and self-discipline?

a. openness b. conscientiousness c. agreeableness d. neuroticism

Psychology