Evolutionary perspective The approach to psychology that stresses the importance of behavioral and mental adaptiveness, based on the assumption that mental capabilities evolved over millions of years to serve particular adaptive purposes.
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How Bond Funds Work. Basics on Bonds and Bond Mutual Funds. Mutual Funds. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, understanding how bonds and bond mutual funds work can help investors understand other areas of finance and economics, such as stock investing and interest rates, and how they are all interrelated.