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What is the quality of Take an adaptive problem & putative adaptation (or very closely related set of adaptations) identified in the evolution and psychology literature and write a short review, briefly summarizing the problem, citing the evidence in favor of an evolutionary account, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the account in terms of the following: (you don’t have to discuss them all, but address at least 2-3 of the below) . Any additional points, future directions, remedies, etc. of your own.
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The quality of the evidence and argument in favor of adaptation
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The quality of the evidence and argument in favor of an account of the selection pressures (if any is available or offered)
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The quality of evidence and argument addressing any counter arguments that are raised. (e.g non-adaptation explanations, cultural accounts, other explanations)
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(if no counterarguments, or alternative accounts are offered in the literature, please raise and explore at least one of your own)
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Is the ‘Current function’ of an evolved behavior addressed?
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What is the quality of evidence and argument addressing the development of a behavior?
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evidence and argument addressing the specific mechanisms (HOW a behavioral adaptation works)
