Biological Approach Flashcards

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Evolution

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the gradual change of a species over time and over many generations. Darwin first introduced the theory in 1859. Evolutionary theory has helped psychologists understand human behaviour.

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Natural Selection

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gives an animal a greater chance of survival and reproduction are adaptive. The animal is better adapted to the environment, and is therefore more likely to survive, reproduce and pass these adaptive genes on to their offspring.

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