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Evolutionary theory helps explain crosscultural similarities and differences in behavior from "summary" of The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 1 by David M. Buss
Evolutionary theory provides a powerful framework for understanding why humans across different cultures exhibit both similarities and differences in behavior. By examining human behavior through an evolutionary lens, we can gain insights into the underlying mechanisms that drive our actions and decision-making processes. These insights can help us make sense of the diverse range of behaviors observed in different cultures around the world. One key concept in evolutionary psychology is the idea that many of our behaviors are shaped by natural selection. This means that behaviors which helped our ancestors survive and reproduce in their environments were more likely to be passed down to future generations. As a result, certain behaviors became widespread across human populations, leading to cross-cultural similarities in behavior. At the same time, evo...
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