Asked by Leonardo Caldera on Jun 26, 2024
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Arguing from an evolutionary perspective,what do Leda Cosmides and John Tooby suggest that human reasoning depends on
A) complex heuristics based on lifelong learning
B) inferential heuristics
C) "dumb and dumber" heuristics
D) specialized cognitive mechanisms for natural problems
Specialized Cognitive Mechanisms
Brain functions or structures evolved to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction.
Evolutionary Perspective
An approach in psychology that explains mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.
Inferential Heuristics
Mental shortcuts that allow individuals to make judgments and solve problems quickly but can sometimes lead to errors in reasoning.
- Acquire knowledge about the adaptability of human thought processes from an evolutionary standpoint in dealing with natural issues.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the adaptability of human thought processes from an evolutionary standpoint in dealing with natural issues.
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