One evolutionary psychologist hypothesizes that humans were savage in their distant past, while another hypothesizes that they were very cooperative. Based on information from the authors of your text, which hypothesis is correct?
a. Neither: evolutionary explanations tend to be misguided.
b. Humans were cooperative; otherwise the species would not have survived.
c. Human were savage; otherwise we would all get along and be peaceful today.
d. Either: evolutionary psychology alone cannot discern which is correct.
Answer: D
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