Currently a large proportion of the American population is overweight.Dr.Laker thinks that,in part,this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars.Dr.Laker has suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available,this innate preference would ensure enough calories for energy and survival.Dr.Laker's views are MOST consistent with those of the
A) cultural perspective in psychology.
B) cognitive perspective in psychology.
C) behavioral perspective in psychology.
D) evolutionary perspective in psychology.

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Dr. Laker's view that an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars developed to ensure energy and survival during times when food was less readily available is consistent with the evolutionary perspective in psychology. This perspective focuses on how our behavior and preferences have developed and evolved over time in response to environmental influences and natural selection.

Currently a Large Proportion of the American Population Is Overweight