One night, you go to a lecture by a psychologist who emphasizes our early ancestors. For example, when describing marital infidelity, he suggests that our ancestors were not monogamous because not being monogamous was adaptive behavior and increased the chances for survival. It is likely that the psychologist endorses the ________ approach.

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The psychologist's emphasis on how ancestral behaviors impact current behaviors suggests an evolutionary approach, which looks at how natural selection of traits has promoted the survival of genes.  Evolutionary psychologists study the adaptive qualities of behaviors such as monogamy that help the species survive and thrive over millions of years.

One Night, You Go to a Lecture by a Psychologist