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Limitations of Evolutionary Psychology

A significant limitation in evolutionary psychology is that its common research studies, which test predictions based on evolutionary theory, do not provide strong evidence that a behavior is adaptive. This weakness stems from the fact that these studies often lack definitive information confirming that the behavior has a genetic basis and is not entirely the product of cultural influences.

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