Question

27.The logic of evolutionary psychology begins with the precept that

A)humans evolved only in stratified societies and high population density.

B)natural selection creates psychologies in humans in such a way as to solve specific adaptive problems.

C)people are only adapted to modern ways of life.

D)complex adaptations evolve quickly.

28.Natural selection should favor behaviors that

A)decrease the chances of outbred matings.

B)increase mating with siblings but not parents.

C)increase mating with relatives.

D)reduce mating with relatives.

29.In lab, you find a skull whose foramen magnum is located under the skull. What can you conclude from this detail?

A)A large brain caused the foramen magnum to shift to the base of the skull.

B)The individual was likely bipedal.

C)The specimen’s teeth were no longer necessary as weapons.

D)The skull came from an australopithecine.

Answer 1

27. b)  natural selection creates psychologies in humans in such a way as to solve specific adaptive problems.

28 . D) reduce mating with relatives

As it can cause inbreeding depression.

29. B) the individual was likely bepedal.

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