Biological: Evolutionary Influences

Question 1

Evolution

Answer 1

The change of species over time

i.e/ We go pale when we are scared as all of our blood rushes away from our skin, to our heart.

Question 2

Natural Selection

Answer 2

• A small proportion of each generation survives to reproduce
• Each generation has a degree of variation, that is heritable
• Some characteristics give the animal an advantage in the ability to survive and reproduce

Question 3

Altruism

Answer 3

Acting selflessly without expecting anything in return, or even risking your life

Question 4

How is Altruism adaptive ?

Answer 4

People adapt by forming alliances and friendships in order to keep their own people safe

Having relationships makes it more likely to survive in a complex society

Question 5

Our Biological Predisposition to Fear Snakes and Spiders

Answer 5

• Because snakes and spiders were risks for the early humans, therefore making them afraid
• People who are predisposed to fear snakes and spiders are less likely to to get bitten and die, therefore surviving longer and reproducing

Question 6

EEA

Answer 6

Environment of evolutionary adapted ness

Question 7

Evolution 2

Answer 7

• Humans began evolving around 2 million years ago to 100,000 years ago
• Evolutionary psychologists argue that we are adapted to the environment that our ancestors would have faced