How does evolutionary psychology distinguish between proximate and ultimate explanations?

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asked Jan 16 in Psychology by LeandroOxley (410 points)

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answered Jan 16 by AshleeB16686 (490 points)

Proximate explanations focus on immediate causes, while ultimate explanations focus on why a behaviour exists by pointing to its presumed functions.

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