It was Charles Darwin who argued that emotions function to allow us to:

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Charles Darwin argued in his book "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals" that emotions have adaptive value and serve the purpose of helping us solve problems that are important for our survival. He also believed that emotions are universal and shared among humans and non-human animals. So, option B is the best answer.  A is not correct as mate selection is not the primary function of emotions. C may be a secondary function, but not the primary one proposed by Darwin. D is also not appropriate as emotions are not intended to indicate how others should respond to us.

It Was Charles Darwin Who Argued That Emotions Function to Allow