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Ancestral environments shaped our evolutionary psychology from "summary" of Evolutionary Psychology by David M Buss
Our evolutionary psychology has been shaped by the environments in which our ancestors lived. For millions of years, our ancestors faced challenges such as finding food, avoiding predators, and forming social relationships. Those who were successful in navigating these challenges left more offspring, passing on their genetic traits to future generations. This process of natural selection led to the development of psychological mechanisms that helped our ancestors survive and reproduce in their environments. These ancestral environments were vastly different from the modern world we live in today. Our ancestors lived in small groups, where cooperation and social bonding were crucial for survival. They faced dangers such as predators, rival groups, and natural disasters, which required quick thinking and adaptive behavior. The mating strategies that were successful in these environments, such as choosing a mate who could provide resources or protect offspring, became ingrained in our psychology. The evolutionary approach ...
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