Evolutionary Psychology Flashcards
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Evolutionary psychology
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studies why we are alike, focusing on the evolution of behavior and mind using principles of natural selection
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Evolution
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the study of inherited traits over successive generations of a species
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Mutation
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A change in a DNA sequence resulting from a replication error
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How is estrogen adaptive?
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Makes connections between brain hemispheres, thicker cortex, and larger hippocampus; protects from heart attacks. promotes breast cancer; increases body fat
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How is testosterone adaptive?
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Promotes cardiovascular system health, allows for more efficient oxygen use, less connected hemispheres increase spatial ability