Question

Currently a large proportion of the american population is overweight. dr. laker thinks that, in part, this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars. dr. laker has suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available, this innate preference would ensure enough calories for energy and survival. dre. lakers views are most consistent with those of the _____ perspective in psychology.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Evolutionary perspective

The evolutionary perspective view the pychological traits that human posessed as a result of continous process of adaptation that help humans to survive in our environment. According to this perspective The main function of the evolution of our psychology eventually is eventually to survive the natural selection and ensure our genes continues to the next generation.