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evolutionary psychology

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evolutionary psychology
n.
The study of the psychological adaptations of humans to the changing physical and social environment, especially of changes in brain structure, cognitive mechanisms, and behavioral differences among individuals.


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Research and theory in evolutionary psychology have focused on species-typical adaptations, which have become an integral part of the neural hardware of all humans.
Women's sexual working models: an evolutionary-attachment perspective by Reis, Harry T. / The Journal of Sex Research
In response, Buss suggests a more comprehensive theory for understanding sex partner selection, for both short-term and long-term relationships, from a biological perspective based in evolutionary psychology.
Understanding sex partner selection from the perspective of ... by Ellen, Jonathan M. / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Anyone who is interested in the evolutionary psychology of religion would enjoy Pascal Boyer's Religion Explained and Scott Atran's In Gods We Trust.
The evolutionary psychology of religion by Pinker, Steven / The Humanist
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