Question

\our ancestors learned to avoid foods and situations that made them sick, which helped them survive and leave descendants. this demonstrates that ______ favors traits that aid survival.\
a preparedness
b mirror neurons
c instinctive drift
d natural selection

Explanation:

Natural selection is the process where traits that enhance survival and reproduction are more likely to be passed on. In this case, avoiding harmful foods/situations (a survival - aiding trait) being passed to descendants shows natural selection. Preparedness is about innate fears (not the case here). Mirror neurons relate to imitation. Instinctive drift is about learned behavior interfering with instincts.

Answer:

D. natural selection