Which statement would a critic of universal adaptability make regarding neurotic trends?

Which statement would a critic of universal adaptability make regarding neurotic trends?

• A. None of the trends are adaptive.
• B. All neurotic traits are beneficial in some culture.
• C. Some neurotic patterns are universally maladaptive.
• D. Neurotic tendencies always increase risk.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is whether neurotic traits can be advantageous in every culture and situation. A critic of universal adaptability would argue that there is no neurotic pattern that remains adaptive across all contexts—what helps in one culture or setting can be neutral or harmful in another. So, saying that none of the neurotic trends are adaptive across every context captures that skeptical stance: adaptiveness is context-dependent, not universal. The other options push toward universal benefits, universal harm, or constant risk increases, which don’t align with the critique that adaptability varies by culture and situation.

The idea being tested is whether neurotic traits can be advantageous in every culture and situation. A critic of universal adaptability would argue that there is no neurotic pattern that remains adaptive across all contexts—what helps in one culture or setting can be neutral or harmful in another. So, saying that none of the neurotic trends are adaptive across every context captures that skeptical stance: adaptiveness is context-dependent, not universal. The other options push toward universal benefits, universal harm, or constant risk increases, which don’t align with the critique that adaptability varies by culture and situation.