Written for undergraduate psychology students, and assuming little knowledge of evolutionary science, the third edition of this classic textbook provides an essential introduction to evolutionary psychology. Fully updated with the latest research and new learning features, it provides a thought-provoking overview of evolution and illuminates the evolutionary foundation of many of the broader topics taught in psychology departments. The text retains its balanced and critical evaluation of hypotheses and full coverage of the fundamental topics required for undergraduates. This new edition includes more material on the social and reproductive behaviour of non-human primates, morality, cognition, development and culture as well as new photos, illustrations, text boxes and thought questions to support student learning. Some 280 online multiple choice questions complete the student questioning package. This new material complements the classic features of this text, which include suggestions for further reading, chapter summaries, a glossary, and two-colour figures throughout.
Key concepts Inclusive fitness, direct and indirect fitness, co-efficient of relatedness, kin altruism, parental investment, parent–offspring conflict, K and r selection, parental manipulationTo many people human behaviour is social behaviour. Linguistic communication is meaningless unless used between at least two people; sex by definition involves more than one person (usually, although not invariably, two); child rearing and sibling relationships are clearly social and most working practices occur in groups. Humans do engage in some solitary activities – reading a book or taking a bath, for example, are not normally social events. But even by primate standards, we are an extremely socially integrated species. So it's not surprising that some evolutionary theorists have suggested that evolutionary psychology may have the greatest impact on social psychology (Archer, 1996; Simpson and Kendrick, 1997). Social behaviour can broadly be divided into pro- and anti-social patterns of response. Both can be found frequently in interactions that involve kin. Social scientists have long sought to explain why such love–hate relationships exist in families. Evolutionary psychologists think they have the answer – to them it's all about maximising inclusive fitness.
1. Who was Charles Darwin? 2. Darwin's Greatest Work 'On the Origin of Species' 3. Sex and Emotions: Darwin's Other Great Works 4. Darwin and Darwinism 5. Is Darwin dangerous? Objections and Rejections From the Social Sciences 6. Ultra-Darwinism: Sociobiology and the Selfish Gene 7. Evolutionary Psychology: Darwin's Science of Behaviour Realised? 8. Conclusions: Darwinism Today
The response was observed of territory‐holding male European Robins ETithacus rubecula to red— and brown‐breasted model Robins which were presented either simultaneously with tape‐recorded Robin song, or with no song. Robins displayed and sang at the silent red‐breasted model, but sang and displayed much more at the models that were presented with song. It is suggested that, while the red breast is one important feature of Robins eliciting aggressive behaviour, song is also important. The relationship of these findings to studies of stimulus features eliciting behaviour in other species is discussed.
Written for undergraduate psychology students, and assuming little knowledge of evolutionary science, the third edition of this classic textbook provides an essential introduction to evolutionary psychology. Fully updated with the latest research and new learning features, it provides a thought-provoking overview of evolution and illuminates the evolutionary foundation of many of the broader topics taught in psychology departments. The text retains its balanced and critical evaluation of hypotheses and full coverage of the fundamental topics required for undergraduates. This new edition includes more material on the social and reproductive behaviour of non-human primates, morality, cognition, development and culture as well as new photos, illustrations, text boxes and thought questions to support student learning. Some 280 online multiple choice questions complete the student questioning package. This new material complements the classic features of this text, which include suggestions for further reading, chapter summaries, a glossary, and two-colour figures throughout.
Psychopathy: The Basics is an accessible text that provides a compact introduction to the major findings and debates concerning this complex personality disorder. This book provides an overview of the field and covers a wide range of research findings from genetics to psychosocial developmental explanations. It begins with an exploration of the historical conception of the phenomenon of psychopathy and goes on to discuss its social and cultural accounts. It also delves into biologically based explanations including genetic and evolutionary approaches, along with criminological and entrepreneurial types of psychopathy. Offering a balanced perspective, thisbook addresses the nature-nurture debate in the field and also discusses widely accepted personality traits of psychopaths. Lastly, it also provides a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading This book will be an essential read for students of forensic psychology, or criminology. It is also an ideal starting point for those interested in the science of psychopathy and personality disorders.
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