Question

jaden thinks that intelligence in humans is a trait that:
has been shaped by natural selection over time and, therefore, subscribes to the evolutionary perspective.
is shaped and materialized through the influence of the cultural context and, therefore, subscribes to the biological perspective.
is shaped and materialized through the influence of the cultural context and, therefore, subscribes to the biopsychosocial perspective.
has been shaped by natural selection over time and, therefore, subscribes to the sociocultural perspective.

Explanation:

• The evolutionary perspective focuses on how traits like intelligence are shaped by natural selection over generations, which matches the first option.
• The biological perspective centers on physical/genetic factors, not cultural context, so the second option is incorrect.
• The biopsychosocial perspective combines biological, psychological, and social factors, but the third option only cites cultural context, making it wrong.
• The sociocultural perspective emphasizes cultural and social influences, not natural selection, so the fourth option is incorrect.

Answer:

A. has been shaped by natural selection over time and, therefore, subscribes to the evolutionary perspective.