A common critique of evolutionary psychology is that it focuses too much on instinctual behavior patterns. Which of the following explanations is NOT used as evidence for this critique?
A) Human behavior is flexible, and people can adapt to changing environments.
B) Much of human behavior is modular.
C) A wide range of individual differences influences behavior.
D) Humans have evolved higher-order thinking over time to overcome their innate tendencies.

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Explanation B (Much of human behavior is modular) actually supports the perspective of evolutionary psychology, which often argues that the mind consists of specialized modules evolved to handle specific tasks or problems. This does not critique the focus on instinctual behavior patterns but rather aligns with the evolutionary psychology framework. The other options (A, C, D) highlight flexibility, individual differences, and higher-order thinking, which are arguments used to critique the focus on instinctual behaviors in evolutionary psychology.

A Common Critique of Evolutionary Psychology Is That It Focuses