Evolution (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the mechanism that drives evolution?
What is the mechanism that drives evolution?
Natural selection
How do genes influence development?
How do genes influence development?
By triggering enzyme & protein production
What is sexual selection?
What is sexual selection?
Natural selection via mate attraction
What does EEA stand for in evolutionary psychology?
What does EEA stand for in evolutionary psychology?
Environment of Evolutionary Adaptedness
What is an example of a modern mismatch with our evolved traits?
What is an example of a modern mismatch with our evolved traits?
Consuming calorie-dense foods
Why did males evolve greater aggression according to evolutionary psychology?
Why did males evolve greater aggression according to evolutionary psychology?
Competition for mates & resources
How does female aggression differ from male aggression evolutionarily?
How does female aggression differ from male aggression evolutionarily?
Less physical, more verbal & emotional
What did Mazur (1983) demonstrate about testosterone and aggression?
What did Mazur (1983) demonstrate about testosterone and aggression?
Increased inter-male fighting at puberty
According to Buss (1999), how do females compete for mates?
According to Buss (1999), how do females compete for mates?
By denigrating other females
What is a major limitation of evolutionary theories?
What is a major limitation of evolutionary theories?
They are 'post hoc' arguments