Question 1
If an evolutionary psychologist were studying sleep and dreams, what would be a likely topic?
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What is the symbolic meaning of dreams?◦
Do sleep patterns change across the life span?◦
Are sleep disorders controlled by environmental influences?◦
Does sleep benefit health and survival?Question 2
If Dr. Laker is an evolutionary psychologist who studies nutrition and hunger, what is a likely topic of study for Dr. Laker?
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hunger in response to specific times of day when meals normally occur◦
cravings associated with foods that are necessary for survival◦
the relationship between eating and depression◦
body image associated with exposure to TV and magazine advertisements