The adaptive conservatism hypothesis has been used to explain __________.
A) the human tendency to take few risks
B) the human tendency to overgeneralize dangers to unlikely triggers
C) the human tendency to overstate one's social importance
D) the human tendency to overstate the political objectives of allies and foes

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The adaptive conservatism hypothesis suggests that humans have evolved to overgeneralize dangers to unlikely triggers as a survival mechanism, to avoid potential threats.

The Adaptive Conservatism Hypothesis Has Been Used to Explain __________