Evolutionary psychology : the new science of the mind

[Edited By] Charles Crawford And Dennis Krebs

This is a great book for those who have read some Steven Pinker, Richard Dawkins and/or Edward O. Wilson and want to get an idea of what the academic writings behind the scene of popular introductions to Darwinian evolution and evolutionary psychology might look like. The range of topics is wide, from (a representative title from each section) Life History Theory and Human Development, to Sociogenomics for the Cognitive Adaptionist, to Biological Adaptations and Human Behavior, to Physical Attractiveness: Signals of Phenotypic Quality and Beyond, to How Selfish by Nature?, to Psychopathology and Mental Illness, and finally to The Evolutionary Psychology of Religion. There is even cutting edge research recently featured in the New York Times based on the work of Christopher Badcock found in An Evolutionary Theory of Mind and Mental Illness: Genetic Conflict and the Mentalistic Continuum. Getting this book for that chapter alone is worth it. However the book isn't perfect. The final chapter, The Evolutionary Psychology of Religion by Scott Atran, starts out like a serious academic work, describing, for instance, that the number of supernatural events in a story is between two and three for the story to be credible. Only one supernatural event, or ten supernatural events make a story unbelievable--an interesting observation in the study of the psychology of religion. But in the last two pages, the conclusion of the chapter, Atran makes a factual error and then a... Leer más…

Robin Dunbar, Louise Barrett, John Lycett

A good overview of the incipient field of evolutionary psychology (inchoate in the 70s, emerging in the 80s, newly born in the 90s, and now in its formative years). For a more indepth anthology of primary sources (peer-reviewed articles and a few introductory passages), I recommend the following. The Adapted Mind: Evolutionary Psychology and the Generation of Culture Leer más…

Buss, David M.;malamuth, Neil M

Sexual harassment in the workplace, date rape, and domestic violence dominate the headlines and have recently sparked scholarly debates about the nature of the sexes. Concurrently, the scientific community is conducting research in topics of sex and gender issues. Indeed, more research is being done on the topics of sexual conflict and coercion than at any other time in the history of the social sciences. Despite this attention, it is clear that these issues are being addressed from two essentially different perspectives: one is labeled "feminist", while the other, viewed as antithetical to the feminist movement, is called "evolutionary psychology", which emphasizes the history of reproductive strategies in understanding conflict between the sexes. This book brings together leading experts from both sides of the debate in order to discover how each could offer insights lacking in the other. The editors' overall goal is to show how the feminist and evolutionary approaches are complementary despite their evident differences, then provide an integration and synthesis. In fact, several of the contributors to this unique volume consider themselves advocates of both approaches. As a stimulating presentation of the dynamics of sex, power, and conflict—and a pioneering rapprochement of the diverse tendencies within the scientific community— this book will attract a wide audience in both psychology and women's studies fields. Leer más…

Bruce J. Ellis, David F. Bjorklund

Until now, evolutionary psychologists have focused largely on understanding adult behavior, giving little sustained attention to childhood. Developmental psychologists, for their part, have been wary of the perceived genetic determinism of evolutionary thinking. This important volume brings together an array of prominent developmental scientists whose work is explicitly driven by evolutionary concerns. Presenting sophisticated new models for understanding gene-environment interactions, the authors demonstrate how evolutionary knowledge can enhance our understanding of key aspects of cognitive, social, and personality development. Tightly edited chapters examine how different developmental mechanisms have evolved and what role they play in children's functioning and their adaptation to adult life. Essential topics covered include parent-child relationships, aggression, puberty, infant perception and cognition, memory, language, and more. Leer más…

David M. Buss

With two new chapters by the author.If we all want love, why is there so much conflict in our most cherished relationships? To answer this question, says noted psychologist David Buss, we must look into our evolutionary past. Based on the most massive study of human mating ever undertaken, encompassing more than ten thousand people of all ages from thirty-seven cultures worldwide, The Evolution of Desire is the first book to present a unified theory of human mating behavior. Now in a revised and updated edition, Buss's classic presents the latest research in the field, including startling new discoveries about the evolutionary advantages of infidelity, orgasm, and physical attractiveness. Leer más…

David M. Buss

The Foundations Of Practice And The Most Recent Discoveries In The Intriguing New Field Of Evolutionary Psychology: Why Is The Mind Designed The Way It Is? How Does Input From The Environment Interact With The Mind To Produce Behavior? By Taking Aim At Such Questions, The Science Of Evolutionary Psychology Has Emerged As A Vibrant New Discipline Producing Groundbreaking Insights. In The Handbook Of Evolutionary Psychology, Leading Contributors Discuss The Foundations Of The Field As Well As Recent Discoveries Currently Shaping This Burgeoning Area Of Psychology. Guided By An Editorial Board Made Up Of Such Luminaries As Leda Cosmides, John Tooby, Don Symons, Steve Pinker, Martin Daly, Margo Wilson, And Helena Cronin, The Text's Chapters Delve Into A Comprehensive Range Of Topics, Covering The Full Range Of The Discipline: *foundations Of Evolutionary Psychology * Survival * Mating * Parenting And Kinship * Group Living * Interfaces With Traditional Disciplines Of Evolutionary Psychology * And Interfaces Across Disciplines. In Addition To An In-depth Survey Of The Theory And Practice Of Evolutionary Psychology, The Text Also Features An Enlightening Discussion Of This Discipline In The Context Of The Law, Medicine, And Culture. An Afterword By Richard Dawkins Provides Some Final Thoughts From The Renowned Writer And Exponent Of Evolutionary Theory. Designed To Set The Standard For Handbooks In The Field, The Handbook Of Evolutionary Psychology Is An Indispensable Reference... Leer más…

David M. Buss

The third edition of Evolutionary Psychology continues to be the premier text for the burgeoning field of evolutionary psychology, and this major update contains nearly 400 new references. Leer más…

David M. Buss, Patricia H. Hawley (Editors)

Capturing A Scientific Change In Thinking About Personality And Individual Differences That Has Been Building Over The Past 15 Years, This Volume Stands At An Important Moment In The Development Of Psychology As A Discipline. Rather Than Viewing Individual Differences As Merely The Raw Material Upon Which Selection Operates, The Contributing Authors Provide Theories And Empirical Evidence Which Suggest That Personality And Individual Differences Are Central To Evolved Psychological Mechanisms And Behavioral Functioning. The Book Draws Theoretical Inspiration From Life History Theory, Evolutionary Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, And Evolutionary Psychology, While Utilizing The Theories Of The Best And The Brightest International Scientists Working On This Cutting Edge Paradigm Shift. In The First Of Three Sections, The Authors Analyze Personality And The Adaptive Landscape; Here, The Authors Offer A Novel Conceptual Framework For Examining Personality Assessment Adaptations. Because Individuals In A Social Environment Have Momentous Consequences For Creating And Solving Adaptive Problems, Humans Have Evolved Difference-detecting Mechanisms Designed To Make Crucial Social Decisions Such As Mate Selection, Friend Selection, Kin Investment, Coalition Formation, And Hierarchy Negotiation. In The Second Section, The Authors Examine Developmental And Life-history Theoretical Perspectives To Explore The Origins And Development Of... Leer más…

David M. Buss, Joshua D. Duntley (Auth.), Todd K. Shackelford, Ranald D. Hansen (Eds.)

This volume is an interdisciplinary exploration of our understanding of the causes and consequences of violence. Represented in its chapters are noted scholars from a variety of fields including psychology, anthropology, law, and literature. The contributions reflect a broad scope of inquiry and diverse levels of analysis. With an underlying evolutionary theme each of the contributors invoke their separate areas of expertise, offering empirical and theoretical insights to this complex subject. The multi-faceted aspect of the book is meant to engender new perspectives that will synthesize current knowledge and lead to a more nuanced understanding of an ever timely issue in human behavior. Of additional interest, is a foreword written by world renowned psychologist, Steven Pinker, and an afterword by noted evolutionary scholar, Richard Dawkins. Leer más…

Lance Workman, Will Reader

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. Leer más…

David F. Bjorklund, Anthony D. Pellegrini

An attempt to define the field of evolutionary developmental psychology - the application of the principle of natural selection to explain contemporary human development. The authors point out that an evolutionary-developmental perspective allows one to view gene-environment interactions, the significance of individual differences, and the role of behaviour and development in evolution in much greater depth. The authors also focus on how an evolutionary perspective can foster a better understanding of human development and how developmental processes may have influenced the course of human evolution. There are chapters that explore factors influencing parenting and other aspects of family life; the role of play; and the interacting roles of an extended juvenile period, a big brain, and a complex social structure in human cognitive evolution. The authors present a hybrid approach to evolution and development, pointing out that though underlying assumptions held by evolutionary and developmental psychologists have been at odds, each field has much to offer the other. Leer más…

David M. Buss (Ed.)

**A complete exploration of the real-world applications and implications of evolutionary psychology** The exciting and sometimes controversial science of evolutionary psychology is becoming increasingly relevant to more fields of study than ever before. __The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2, Integrations__ provides students and researchers with new insight into how EP draws from, and is applied in, fields as diverse as economics, anthropology, neuroscience, genetics, and political science, among others. In this thorough revision and expansion of the groundbreaking handbook, luminaries in the field provide an in-depth exploration of the foundations of evolutionary psychology as they relate to public policy, consumer behavior, organizational leadership, and legal issues. Evolutionary psychology seeks to explain the reasons behind friendship, leadership, warfare, morality, religion, and culture — in short, what it means to be human. This enlightening text provides a foundational knowledgebase in EP, along with expert insights and the most up-to-date coverage of recent theories and findings. * Explore the vast and expanding applications of evolutionary psychology * Discover the psychology of human survival, mating parenting, cooperation and conflict, culture, and more * Identify how evolutionary psychology is interwoven with other academic subjects and traditional psychological disciplines * Discuss future applications of the conceptual tools of evolutionary... Leer más…

David M. Buss (Ed.)

**The indispensable reference tool for the groundbreaking science of evolutionary psychology** Why is the mind designed the way it is? How does input from the environment interact with the mind to produce behavior? These are the big, unanswered questions that the field of evolutionary psychology seeks to explore. __The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology__ is the seminal work in this vibrant, quickly-developing new discipline. In this thorough revision and expansion, luminaries in the field provide an in-depth exploration of the foundations of evolutionary psychology and explain the new empirical discoveries and theoretical developments that continue at a breathtaking pace. Evolutionary psychologists posit that the mind has a specialized and complex structure, just as the body has a specialized and complex structure. From this important theoretical concept arises the vast array of possibilities that are at the core of the field, which seeks to examine such traits as perception, language, and memory from an evolutionary perspective. This examination is intended to determine the human psychological traits that are the products of sexual and natural selection and, as such, to chart and understand human nature. * Join the discussion of the big questions addressed by the burgeoning field of evolutionary psychology * Explore the foundations of evolutionary psychology, from theory and methods to the thoughts of EP critics * Discover the psychology of human survival, mating,... Leer más…

David M. Buss

"Where did we come from? What is our connection with other life forms? What are the mechanisms of mind that define what it means to be a human being? Evolutionary psychology is a revolutionary new science, a true synthesis of modern principles of psychology and evolutionary biology. Since the publication of the award-winning first edition of "Evolutionary psychology", there has been an explosion of research within the field. In this book, David M. Buss examines human behavior from an evolutionary perspective, providing students with the conceptual tools needed to study evolutionary psychology and apply them to empirical research on the human mind. This edition contains expanded coverage of cultural evolution, with a new section on culture-gene co-evolution, additional studies discussing interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals, expanded discussions of evolutionary hypotheses that have been empirically disconfirmed, and much more! "Evolutionary psychology" features a wealth of student-friendly pedagogy including critical-thinking questions and case study boxes designed to show how to apply evolutionary psychology to real-life situations. It is also accompanied by a thoroughly updated companion website featuring PowerPoints for each chapter, test bank questions, and links to web resources and videos. Evolutionary Psychology is an invaluable resource for undergraduates studying psychology, biology and anthropology." --Descripción del editor Leer más…

Cindy M. Meston And David M. Buss

Cindy M. Meston David M. Buss Why Women Have Sex Understanding Sexual Motivations from Adventure to Revenge Times Books (2009) Leer más…

David M. Buss

Revised edition of the author's Evolutionary psychology, [2015] Leer más…