This major group of contemporary philosophers and psychologists argues that evolution has created many remarkable capabilities that are present, even in early infancy, particularly in areas of special importance, such as understanding basic properties of physical objects, plants and animals, and other people.
A) nativists
B) evolutionary psychologists
C) empiricists
D) Freudians

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Nativists are a major group of contemporary philosophers and psychologists who argue that many remarkable capabilities are present even in early infancy due to evolutionary factors. They argue that the mind is not a blank slate at birth, but rather has innate structures and capacities that are developed through experience.

This Major Group of Contemporary Philosophers and Psychologists Argues That