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Evolution Psychology
Chapter 4: Nature vs Nurture
Question | Answer |
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Natural selection | traits that lead to increased reproduction and survival will be passed on |
Mutation | random error in gene replication Source of diversity |
genes and experience | together wire the brain |
fitness | our ability to survive and reproduce |
Behavioral similarities | arise from biological similarities 85% of our genetic differences are individual variations within a group 6% are differences within a race 8% are differences among groups in a race |
evolutionary psychology | the study of the evolution of the mind |
sexuality | gender |
gender | the characteristics whether biological or socially influenced by which people define male and female |