Question

A recent television documentary concluded that, from birth, girls are more nurturing than are boys. you agree with this because you believe nurturing is an evolutionary trait passed on through the generations, because females needed to be more nurturing to aid the survival of the species. your view reflects the _____ perspective of development

Answer 1

Ethological

This theory focuses on behavior and how behavior can change to achieve survival. According to the ethological perspective, behavioral patterns are adapted for evolutionary success. Therefore, behavior patterns have had, and may continue to have, significant impact on the survival of a species.