When he is teaching a class on "Our Human Heritage," Professor Frohardt, a sociobiologist, is likely to contend that:
A) evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes.
B) evolution can explain simple behaviors, such as smiling or recognizing emotions, but it cannot account for complex social customs, such as taboos against female adultery.
C) males and females of a species are affected by the same evolutionary pressures.
D) the differences between the mating behaviors of men and women are largely cultural.

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Professor Frohardt's perspective as a sociobiologist is that evolution has played a major role in shaping human behavior and that many of our social behaviors can be explained by their contribution to reproductive success.

When He Is Teaching a Class on "Our Human Heritage