Module 3: Evolutionary Psychology Flashcards

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evolutionary psychology

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a field of psychology that focuses on how universal patterns of behavior and cognitive processes have evolved over time

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theory of evolution by natural selection

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the process by which organisms change over time so that those with genes and behaviors better suited for their environment will survive and reproduce, while those that are poorly suited for their environment will die off

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