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Selective Agents: How Environment Shapes Human Behavior

Selective Agents: How Environment Shapes Human Behavior

Introduction to the Selective Agent Concept The concept of the selective agent stands as a foundational pillar within evolutionary biology and informs significant areas of psychological study, particularly evolutionary psychology. At its core, a selective agent is defined as any aspect of the surrounding environment—whether biotic or abiotic—that imposes a differential pressure on organisms, thereby […]

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