PSY 319 - Evolutionary Psychology

Institution:

Albright College

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Description:

This course examines the hypothesis that thebehavior, physiology, and psychology of modern human beings have been? shaped by our ancestral past.? The goal of the course is to review different human traitsas evolved adaptations.? An emphasis will be placed on human mating strategiesand sex differences.? This course will explore specific topics relating to matechoice, biological differences between the sexes, attraction, humanreproduction, breeding patterns across species, jealousy and infidelity,physical markers of fitness, selection, inclusive fitness, and social order and interaction.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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