Cognitive mechanisms produced by natural selection are adaptations for survival in Pleistocene conditions, rather than for modern tasks like playing chess, passing logic exams, navigating large cities, or maintaining weight in an environment with fast food.

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  Evolutionary Psychology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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• Evolutionary Psychology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy via serper

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• natural selection concept
• cognitive mechanisms concept
• adaptation concept
• fast food concept
• survival concept
• Pleistocene event