According to the evolutionary perspective, psychological processes that were adaptations to a prehistoric way of life may continue to exist in the human behavioral repertoire today.

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Evolutionary psychology posits that many of our psychological processes and behaviors have evolved through natural selection to better adapt to the challenges faced by our ancestors. Some of these adaptations may still be present in modern humans, even if they are no longer as necessary or adaptive in our current environment.

According to the Evolutionary Perspective, Psychological Processes That Were Adaptations