Evolutionary Psychology and Human Development

  Briefly describe your topic. What is the adaptive value of the topic you researched? Keep in mind that “adaptive” does not necessarily mean favorable. For example, eating high-calorie, high-fat foods may have helped ancient man survive harsh winters but today, it is associated with health problems and premature death. How does the behavior contribute to the survival of our species? How has the behavior evolved over time? That is, how does it compare to our ancestors’ behavior? What scientific evidence is provided in the article(s) that supports the evolutionary perspective? Do you agree with the evolutionary explanation of your topic? Why or why not?