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

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The 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 evolutionary psychology. Choice A (cognitive neuroscience) focuses on the neural basis of cognitive processes, while choice C (biological psychology) studies the biological basis of behavior and choice D (positive psychology) is the study of positive emotions, well-being, and human strengths.

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