Evolution (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How is evolution defined?
How is evolution defined?
The way different organisms develop over time
What type of approach is evolution?
What type of approach is evolution?
A biological approach
What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?
What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?
Survival of the individual who adapted most effectively
What is natural selection?
What is natural selection?
Adaptive traits aiding survival are reproduced
What is sexual selection?
What is sexual selection?
Traits aiding reproduction are reproduced
What positive feature is linked to scientific methods in evolution research?
What positive feature is linked to scientific methods in evolution research?
They are objective
What makes evolution research findings valuable according to the positive evaluation?
What makes evolution research findings valuable according to the positive evaluation?
They are replicable and reliable
What example is given of behaviours evolution can explain?
What example is given of behaviours evolution can explain?
Sex differences in attraction
What types of studies provide research support for evolution?
What types of studies provide research support for evolution?
Twin and adoption studies
Why is the biological approach criticised as deterministic?
Why is the biological approach criticised as deterministic?
No control over genetics means no free will
Why is the biological approach considered reductionist?
Why is the biological approach considered reductionist?
Explains complex behaviours too simply
What is a limitation regarding research into evolution?
What is a limitation regarding research into evolution?
Hard to isolate biological and environmental