The validity of evolutionary concepts in psychology rests on the assumption that
A) environment can affect genes.
B) people contemplate what would be best for their "genes" in the long run.
C) human motivations differ from other animals when selecting a mate.
D) genes are a cause of psychological behaviors.

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Evolutionary psychology posits that genes influence psychological traits and behaviors, suggesting that many human behaviors have evolved to solve problems faced by our ancestors, thus making genes a cause of psychological behaviors.

The Validity of Evolutionary Concepts in Psychology Rests on the Assumption