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A relatively new field of research, defined as "the analysis of the human mind as a collection of evolved mechanisms, the contexts that activate those mechanisms and the behavior generated by those mechanisms" is known as:

A) cognitive neuroscience
B) evolutionary psychology
C) biological psychology
D) positive psychology

Evolved Mechanisms

Hereditarily acquired traits and behaviors that have been shaped by natural selection because they contribute to an organism's reproductive success.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that explains human thoughts and behaviors in terms of natural selection and adaptation.

Cognitive Neuroscience

The study of brain mechanisms underlying cognitive processes, including perception, memory, thinking, and emotion, through various brain imaging techniques.

  • Comprehend the overarching principles of evolutionary psychology.
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