__________ psychology attempts to explain the development of the human mind and behavior by studying how adaptive behaviors helped human ancestors survive and reproduce.
A) Developmental
B) Mendelian
C) Darwinian
D) Evolutionary

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The definition provided is describing the field of evolutionary psychology, which is focused on how natural selection and adaptation have shaped the behavior and psychology of humans over time. Choice A (Developmental) is focused on the processes and changes that occur throughout an individual's lifespan, while choices B (Mendelian) and C (Darwinian) are not relevant to the topic of psychology.

__________ Psychology Attempts to Explain the Development of the Human