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The use of evolution in evolutionary psychology

Year: 2013

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Evolutionary psychology tries to explain the human mind and behaviour with an evolutionary perspective. This is done by implementing evolution in the psychological paradigm. Since the end of the 19th century different views on the mind and behaviour of human have developed. Can an 'evolutionary' path be found in these different views? And is evolutionary psychology the logical successor of these views? And does the use of evolution in psychology gives rise to other methodological problems? If so, to what extent can theories of evolutionary psychology be used to explain human mind and behaviour?

Source: Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)

Author: Stel, B.M.T.

Language: English

Topic: Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W196792174

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