PSYA01H3 Chapter 3: PSYA01 chapter 3 notes
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charles darwin argued that over time, organisms originate and become adapted to their environments by biological means. biological evolution changes that take place in the genetic and physical characteristics of a population or group of organisms over time. many behavioral differences among organisms, both within and across species, correspond to genetic and other biological differences. adaptive significance effectiveness of behavior in aiding organisms to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Those who receive high scores on psychological tests for novelty are considered to be. Impulsive , exploratory or excitable while those who receive low scores are considered reflective , stoic and slow-tempered . psychologists might research how past environmental conditions may favor novelty seeking over more conservative reactions and how the immediate environment influences day-to-day choices. ultimate causes evolutionary conditions that have slowly shaped the behavior of a species over generations. proximate causes immediate environmental events and conditions that affect behavior.
