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which of the following perspectives focuses on the biological bases of universal mental characteristics?
a. evolutionary
b. behavioral
c. humanistic
d. psychodynamic

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (evolutionary): The evolutionary perspective focuses on how universal mental characteristics have biological bases, as it studies how evolution (including biological processes) has shaped mental traits that are universal across humans.
• Option B (behavioral): Focuses on observable behavior and learning, not biological bases of mental characteristics.
• Option C (humanistic): Emphasizes human potential, self - actualization, and is not centered on biological bases of mental traits.
• Option D (psychodynamic): Focuses on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences, not biological bases of universal mental characteristics.

Answer:

A. evolutionary