Evolutionary psychologists attribute the human tendency to fear snakes and heights to

A) gender.
B) the female chromosome.
C) temperament.
D) genetic predispositions.

Evolutionary psychologists believe that certain fears, such as fear of snakes and heights, are a result of genetic predispositions that have evolved over time to aid in survival. These fears are believed to have been passed down through generations as individuals who were more prone to avoid snakes and heights were more likely to survive and pass on their genes. Thus, the best choice is D: genetic predispositions.