What would an evolutionary psychologist say about Trevor's physiological responses to the frightening experience of being bitten

A)  Fight or flight responses are adaptations that evolved through natural selection. 
B)  The increase in heart rate is caused by an overactive hypothalamus. 
C)  Such responses put Trevor at risk for developing an anxiety disorder. 
D)  Fight or flight responses are a maladaptive consequence of exposure to danger.

Evolutionary Psychologist

A professional who studies how evolutionary theory informs the understanding of human thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Fight or Flight

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, priming the body for fighting or fleeing.

Natural Selection

A process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a key mechanism of evolution.