AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mark believes that people’s dislike of bitter-tasting foods is an inherited trait because it has enhanced human survival. His belief best illustrates the ____ perspective.
A
psychodynamic
B
social-cultural
C
evolutionary
D
behavioral
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -SURVIVAL THROUGH TASTE Taste aversion also has a strong evolutionary basis. Animals have essentially evolved to be genetically hardwired to “learn” to avoid harmful foods quickly.

Detailed explanation-2: -This best illustrates: natural selection. An evolutionary psychologist would be likely to suggest that human preferences for sweet-tasting foods: are genetically predisposed.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the behavioral perspective, the way we behave and learn can be explained through our interactions with the environment. Our actions are always responses to stimuli, which either occur naturally or because of a learned response.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cognitive Perspective Cognitive psychology stands in stark contrast to behavioral psychology. This approach focuses on how internal thoughts and feelings influence one’s behavior. The cognitive approach emphasizes the importance of memory, perception and attention, language, decision-making and problem-solving.

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