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justinmsk

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Evolutionary psychology is silly exclaims Julie. If we are so adapted to the environment, why haven't we evolved away from racism?
 
  A reasonable response to this, based on the explanation of evolutionary psychology presented by the authors of your text, is that
 
   a. evolutionary psychology simply can't explain social behavior.
   b. evolutionary psychology can only explain mating behaviors.
   c. evolution occurs very slowly, and thus genetic adaptations have not caught up.
   d. we do have evidence for a racism gene, but it is unethical to tamper with the human genome.

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Which statement below best captures the major ethical dilemma faced by experimental social psychologists?
 
  a. With the advent of new technologies, it is easier than ever to fake data.
  b. That which is good science may not always be ethical science.
  c. It is necessary to lie to discover the truth.
  d. Research results can be misused by those in power.


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wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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