PSYC ch. 8

survival selection

modern evolution theory based on differential gene reproduction. the "inclusive" part refers to the fact that the characteristicsthat affect reproduction need not affect the personal production of offspring

is anything that impedes survival or reproduction

random variations that are neutral with respect to selection

adaptations are presumed to be domain specific in the sense that they are designed by the evolutionary process to solve a specificity implies that selection tends to fashin specific mechanisms for each specfic adaptive problem

the notion that our psychological mechanisms are designed to accomplish particular adaptive goals

or the "top down" theory-driven method of empiricle reseach is one approach to scientific investigation

distress or worry about being negatively evaluated in interperosnal situations