Evolution (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Definition of evolution
Definition of evolution
The way different organisms develop over time
Meaning of 'survival of the fittest'
Meaning of 'survival of the fittest'
Individual most effectively adapted to surroundings survives
Definition of natural selection
Definition of natural selection
Adaptive traits that aid survival being reproduced
Definition of sexual selection
Definition of sexual selection
Traits that aid reproductive success being reproduced
Type of methods biological approach uses
Type of methods biological approach uses
Scientific methods, particularly experiments
Why evolutionary findings are reliable
Why evolutionary findings are reliable
Objective, in controlled environments, so replicable
Behaviours evolution explains (examples)
Behaviours evolution explains (examples)
Sex differences in attraction and aggression
Types of research supporting evolution
Types of research supporting evolution
Twin and adoption studies
Why biological approach is deterministic
Why biological approach is deterministic
Sees behaviour as only caused by internal, genetic causes
Free will implication of biological approach
Free will implication of biological approach
No free will over behaviour (no control over genetics)
Why biological approach is reductionist
Why biological approach is reductionist
Explains complex behaviours simply, ignoring emotions
Cultural differences and evolution
Cultural differences and evolution
Does not explain cultural differences
Research difficulty with evolution
Research difficulty with evolution
Difficult to isolate biological & environmental influences