Determining the Effects of Natural Selection on Human Behavior Is

Question

Determining the effects of natural selection on human behavior is much more robust if ________.
A) one disentangles the effects of culture from evolutionary history in detailed, controlled studies of a single culture
B) groups of humans are separated into control and treatment groups for extensive experimentation
C) data is collected cross-culturally to eliminate the effects of culture on behavior
D) We cannot study human behavior in an evolutionary context.

Accepted Answer

Collecting data across multiple cultures helps to identify patterns and behaviors that are not solely the result of cultural influences, thereby providing a clearer view of the potential evolutionary aspects of human behavior.