evolution psychology

Evolutionary psychology is the study of how our mental processes and behaviors have been shaped by natural selection to help us survive and reproduce. It suggests that many psychological traits—such as fears, social behaviors, and preferences—are built into us because they offered advantages in our ancestral environments. By understanding these evolutionary influences, we can better comprehend why people think, feel, and act the way they do, recognizing that many aspects of human psychology are rooted in our evolutionary history.