PSY 381 - Evolutionary Psychology

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

Evolutionary psychology is the scientific study of human nature, based on understanding the psychological adaptations we have evolved to cope with survival and reproductive challenges in prehistory. Topics covered include: human sexuality, aggression and warfare, status and prestige, social dominance, conflict between the sexes, parenting, family life, group cooperation, emotions, and psychopathology. As an emerging perspective in psychology, the evolutionary approach is already becoming an important source of new hypotheses, explanations, and research throughout many areas of psychology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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