One of Charles Darwin's major contributions to the field of psychology was
A)his research surrounding the measurement of nerve impulses in organisms.
B)his use of the theory of evolution to explain the differences among races.
C)his approach of studying man through the study of animals, a branch of psychology that later became known as comparative psychology.
D)his development of eugenics.

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Darwin's approach of studying humans through the study of animals laid the groundwork for what would later be known as comparative psychology. This field compares the behavior and cognitive processes of humans with those of other animals to understand more about human psychology. Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection also influenced psychological thought, but his direct contribution to psychology is most notably linked to the comparative approach.

One of Charles Darwin's Major Contributions to the Field of Psychology