According to many evolutionary psychologists,
A)positive and negative emotions have no adaptive significance
B)positive and negative emotions have very similar adaptive functions
C)only negative emotions have adaptive significance
D)positive and negative emotions have different and distinct adaptive functions

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Positive and negative emotions are thought to have evolved to solve different types of adaptive problems, with positive emotions often linked to opportunities (e.g., social bonding, resource acquisition) and negative emotions to threats (e.g., danger, loss).

According to Many Evolutionary Psychologists