PSYC18H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Homo Habilis, Jane Goodall, Social Skills

39. To understand certain traits in animals, plants, and other microorganisms, behavior geneticists take advantage of the speed of in their experiments. a genetic drift b. natural selection c. adaptation d. artificial selection

51. Social Darwinism was a term generated by which was used to explain A) Darwin; the evolution of social mechanisms B) Darwin; natural selection C) Spencer; how the genes of certain individuals are superior to the genes of others D) Spencer; the evolution of social aggression E) Freud; why certain individuals feel socially inadequate

52. One of the most common causes of homicide in humans in sexual jealousy. According to an evolutionary perspective, this example best supports which of the following functions of aggression? A) kin selection B) establishing dominance hierarchies C) protecting young D) protecting food supply. E) competing for resources