A theorist who takes an evolutionary perspective on abnormal behavior would MOST likely agree that:

A) genome mapping is a waste of time.
B) the evolution of adaptive and maladaptive behavior is fundamentally different.
C) at one time what is now often labeled abnormal behavior actually helped humans survive.
D) people can inherit physical but not mental capacities.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in various fields that evaluates the adaptive processes and traits of organisms in the context of evolution and natural selection.

Abnormal Behavior

Patterns of emotion, thought, and action deemed pathological for being atypical, disturbing, maladaptive, or unjustifiable.

Adaptive Behavior

The collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills that people learn and use in their daily lives to function effectively and meet societal standards.