Evolutionary theorists would be most likely to agree that the fear of _______________ was likely to have evolved in humans as an adaptive behavior.

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Evolutionary theorists propose that certain fears, such as a fear of snakes and insects, may have evolved in humans as a way to help early ancestors avoid potential threats and increase their chances of survival. Fear of dirt, the number 13, or the color purple are less likely to have provided a significant survival advantage, and therefore would not have been as strongly selected for over time.

Evolutionary Theorists Would Be Most Likely to Agree That the Fear