Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the MindBeginning with a historical introduction, the text logically progresses by discussing adaptive problems that humans face, and ends with a unifying chapter showing how the new field of evolutionary psychology encompasses all branches of psychology. *Contains state-of-the-art coverage, including many 1997, 1998, and 'in press' references *Clear and engaging writing style contains stories, media and cultural examples and illustrations, and applications to the personal lives of students |
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... animals ( Isaac , 1978 ; Shipman , 1985 ) . Perhaps the stone tools found along with the animal bones were designed for processing scavenged remains rather than fresh kill from the hunt . Let's examine the evidence . In addition to cut ...
... animals ( Isaac , 1978 ; Shipman , 1985 ) . Perhaps the stone tools found along with the animal bones were designed for processing scavenged remains rather than fresh kill from the hunt . Let's examine the evidence . In addition to cut ...
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... animals ) , who feed on them for survival . In addition , many insect and animal species produce venom as a defense against predators or as a means to capture prey . The snake's venom and the bee's sting sometimes result in death . In ...
... animals ) , who feed on them for survival . In addition , many insect and animal species produce venom as a defense against predators or as a means to capture prey . The snake's venom and the bee's sting sometimes result in death . In ...
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... animals ( Archer , 1988 ; Parker , 1974 ; Price & Sloman , 1987 ) . RHP refers to an evaluation that animals make ... animal might submit — relinquishing critical resources to those higher in RHP . In this analysis , dominance is not ...
... animals ( Archer , 1988 ; Parker , 1974 ; Price & Sloman , 1987 ) . RHP refers to an evaluation that animals make ... animal might submit — relinquishing critical resources to those higher in RHP . In this analysis , dominance is not ...
Contents
The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology | 33 |
The Origins of Human Nature | 34 |
Fundamentals of Evolved | 46 |
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