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Discuss your personal reaction to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Evaluate David Buss's argument that evolutionary theory might help us gain a better understanding of human behavior.

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This posting briefly examines the relevance of Darwin in terms of psychological study and Buss' allegations.

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First, as you discuss your personal reaction to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, you might add that it allows psychologists to acknowledge and analyze the progression of humans. It also enables us to understand our commonalities in terms of traits and behaviors with animal species in order to ...

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