What does the statement "Many evolved psychological mechanisms are domain-specific" mean?
A)Abilities are developed to help deal with recurring problems faced by ancestors.
B)The mind consists of set of specialized modules and is not a general-purpose device that can be applied equally.
C)Both of these are correct.
D)None of these are correct.

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"Many evolved psychological mechanisms" suggests that certain mental processes were developed over time through evolution. "Domain-specific" refers to the idea that these mechanisms are specialized for specific purposes or functions, rather than being general-purpose. Options A and B both accurately capture this concept. Therefore, option C is correct, as both A and B are correct. Option D is incorrect, as both A and B accurately reflect the statement.

What Does the Statement "Many Evolved Psychological Mechanisms Are Domain-Specific