Which of the following statements is FALSE according to biosocial theory?

• A. The process of evolution can be traced over one or two generations
• B. Evolution is a slow, multi-generational process
• C. Genetic predispositions influence behavior
• D. Social factors have a role in shaping behavior

Answer: (A)

In biosocial theory, behavior arises from ongoing interactions between biology and the social environment, and evolution is understood as gradual genetic change that unfolds across many generations. The claim that evolution can be traced over one or two generations isn’t accurate because short-term generations don’t capture the long-term genetic shifts that define evolutionary change. What biosocial theory supports is that genetic predispositions influence behavior, and social factors shape how those predispositions are expressed and developed. These forces interact across development, with evolution itself occurring slowly over numerous generations. So the false statement is the one claiming evolution can be traced in just a couple of generations; the other statements align with biosocial thinking.