Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Evolutionary psychology is a recently advanced field of study, which has grown exponentially with interest since the 1980s.

Rudimentary

The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word advanced in the given sentence is rudimentary.

• Advanced means having a high level of development or complexity.
• Rudimentary means basic or undeveloped.
• Lackadaisical means lacking in interest or enthusiasm.
• Operative means functioning or in operation.
• Presumptuous means arrogant or assuming.