Human Evolutionary Psychology

PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES 4099

How did evolution by natural selection shape the way human beings think and behave? Does evolution explain human cooperation and friendship, human morality, reproductive decisions and social interactions? What sex differences in cognition or behavior are caused by evolution? This course introduces the concepts and findings of evolutionary psychology, mostly through reading of primary sources--articles from psychology and biology journals--and discussion and presentation of empirical cases. PREREQ: At least 6 units of upper-level, home-based Psychology coursework, OR Anthro 3383.
Course Attributes: EN S; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC

Section 01

Human Evolutionary Psychology
INSTRUCTOR: Boyer
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