Explanation

• Who is the key figure behind the theory of evolution?

  Charles Darwin
• How does natural selection affect species survival?

  Those who adapt tend to survive
• What do evolutionary psychologists believe about individuals with certain characteristics?

  They are more likely to have evolved
• What is the relationship between evolution and survival in changing environments?

  More evolved individuals are likelier to survive
• What are considered adaptive behaviors and traits?

  Behaviors that increase survival likelihood
• Why did the fear response likely evolve in early humans?

  It helped avoid danger
• How are successful genes passed to offspring?

  Successful individuals reproduce and pass genes
• What does "Survival of the fittest" mean in this context?

  Genes from evolved families are passed on
• What are the main concepts of evolutionary psychology?

  • Human behavior explained by evolution
  • Natural selection as a survival mechanism
  • Adaptive traits increase survival chances
  • Successful genes are passed to offspring