An evolutionary psychologist would likely be most interested in studying ____.
A) altruistic behavior of meerkats
B) cardiovascular function across species
C) anatomy of the rat brain
D) neurotransmitters in primates

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Evolutionary psychology focuses on how behaviors have evolved over time through natural selection. Altruistic behavior, such as that seen in meerkats, is a prime example of a behavior that may have evolved due to its adaptive advantages in promoting the survival and reproduction of individuals in a social group. Choice B is more relevant to comparative physiology, while Choices C and D are more focused on neurobiology.

An Evolutionary Psychologist Would Likely Be Most Interested in Studying