A scientist who studies how patterns of behavior characteristic of the entire human species originated because of the survival value they had for our ancestors is called a(n)

A) evolutionary psychologist.
B) behavioral geneticist.
C) heritability scientist.
D) behavioral Darwinist.

Evolutionary Psychologist

A professional who studies how evolutionary theory explains psychological traits and behaviors as adaptations.

Behavioral Geneticist

A scientist who studies the role of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors, often through twin studies, adoption studies, and DNA analysis.

Survival Value

The importance or advantage of a particular trait, behavior, or characteristic in increasing the likelihood of survival and reproduction of an organism.