Question

Fernando believes that as individuals adapt to their environment, development, or phylogeny occurs. He further believes that there are critical periods that have also been selected for. He is most likely taking a(n) _____ approach.

a) behavioral
b) ethological
c) social cognitive
d) psychoanalytic

Answer 1

Answer:b) ethological

Explanation:Ethology is the scientific study of behavior which is based on evolutionary perspective. The purpose of this perspective is to identify those behavior patterns which has played a major role in survival of the species.

It is interested in studying those behavior that has led to success in survival and that has benefited the species , behaviors which are innate.