2.1-2.2

Question 1

the evolutionary perspective

Answer 1

• Natural selection and adaptive behavior.
• Evolutionary psychology.

Question 2

natural selection

Answer 2

Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success.

Question 3

adaptive behavior

Answer 3

Adaptive behaviors include real-life skills such as grooming, getting dressed, avoiding danger, safe food handling, following school rules, managing money, cleaning, and making friends. Adaptive behavior also includes the ability to work, practice social skills, and take personal responsibility

Question 4

evolutionary psychology

Answer 4

emphasizes the importance of adaptation and reproduction to ensure survival.

Question 5

evolutionary developmental psychology

Answer 5

we are using the concept of developmental psychology to understand human development

Question 6

psychological mechanisms are domain-specific

Answer 6

we developed sets of problem-solving skills for
recurring problems like finding food