Evolutionary psychology and behavior genetics:
a) have little in common
b)acknowledge the interaction of heredity and environment
c)focus on learning and experience
d)are two schools of thought first introduced by John B. Watson
I am confused between B and D
I don't see that these two theories originated with Watson.
Ok so then it would be B heredity and environment
Right!
Evolutionary psychology and behavior genetics actually have more in common than being represented by options b and d. However, option b ("acknowledge the interaction of heredity and environment") is a more accurate descriptor of both fields.
Evolutionary psychology is a field that explores how human behavior and cognition have been shaped by evolutionary processes. It emphasizes the idea that certain traits and behaviors are a result of natural selection and adaptation to our environment. This field acknowledges the role of both genetic factors (heredity) and environmental influences in shaping behavior.
Behavior genetics, on the other hand, focuses on the influence of genetics on behavior. It examines the extent to which genetic factors contribute to individual differences in behavior and psychological traits. Behavior genetics also recognizes the interaction between genetics and the environment in shaping behavior.
While both evolutionary psychology and behavior genetics consider the role of genetics and the environment, it is important to note that they differ in their emphasis. Evolutionary psychology focuses on the adaptive functions of behavior, emphasizing the influence of natural selection, whereas behavior genetics aims to understand the genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences in behavior.
In contrast, option d ("two schools of thought first introduced by John B. Watson") is not accurate. John B. Watson was an influential psychologist, but he is not associated with either evolutionary psychology or behavior genetics.