Evolutionary Perspective Paper The evolutionary perspective is the most intriguing perspective and the one I agree with the most. Uniquely the two biggest functions for human beings is survival‚ and the second reproduction We could all agree that when we are brought into this world our most important function is undoubtedly our survival. What would happen if human beings and animals couldn’t experience fear? There would be no chance of survival‚ without fear how would you recognize a predator and
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Hypothesis: Prey that is camouflaged in its habitat are harder to spot‚ and get to live long enough to pass on their genes which means the colors of the population that don’t fit in with the environment will eventually die out. Therefore‚ white will survive‚ and red will die out. Color 1.__White__ 2.___Blue___ 3.___Black___ 4.___Yellow____ 5.__Red___ Generation 0 20 20 20 20 20 Generation 1 8 5 4 5 3 Generation 2 32 20 16 20
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The evolutionary approach suggests that our behaviour is determined through natural selection; therefore it is coded into our genes through how we have adapted. It is a biological approach and states nature over nurture. A criticism of this approach is that it is determinist as it suggests that the way we behave is dictated through natural selection‚ for example in gender roles men being strong hunters and wanting a younger female partner. It ignores other suggestions‚ such as how we are brought
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Evolutionary explanations of aggression Evolutionary psychologists argue that reproductive challenges faced by our ancestors can explain the aggressive behaviour seen in people today. A man can never be certain that he is the father of his wife’s children unless he prevents her having relationships with other men. This can explain why male jealousy is often cited as a cause of domestic violence. In many countries it is seen as acceptable to murder an adulterous wife or her lover e.g. among the Nuer
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The evolutionary perspective on relationships‚ while one of the most thought provoking and interesting‚ is also one of the more criticized perspectives in the field of relationship psychology. The father of evolutionary psychology‚ Charles Darwin‚ foresaw the importance of the evolutionary perspective but could have not predicted all of the faultfinding that would also be attached to this theory. In relation to relationships‚ the evolutionary theory revolves around the ability of men and women to
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Evolutionary Psychology This paper addresses a fundamental limitation in most attempts to apply the findings of evolutionary psychology to the human condition. Most attempts focus on how our biological past constrains and limits our behavioural options (including our cognitive abilities). They generally fail to look at whether these constraints can be overcome in our future evolution. To date‚ evolutionary psychology has not satisfactorily addressed a key question: are we beings forever constrained
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various positions on different aspects of the two kingdom theory‚ the issue of government and the Christian’s place in government has become a central part of the Anabaptist tradition. Purpose of the Government While the role of a Christian in government was debated among the first Anabaptists‚ the role of government itself was commonly agreed upon. Peter
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new idea is never accepted easily; when an idea first comes into existence many questions are raised before the notion convinces anyone. Along with a new theory comes many new controversies and critiques which go against the bright new idea. An example of a brilliant idea which still has many controversies surrounding it is the notion of evolutionary psychology. As this field progresses into the world‚ many brilliant scientists from around the world reason why they think it’s false. Both supporters
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The evolutionary model of jealousy implies that jealousy responses between men and women evolved to aid them with the different reproductive challenges faced by the two sexes. It states that‚ when it comes to infidelity‚ men are concerned with their female partner becoming pregnant by another man and are therefore more likely to feel jealous in response to sexual infidelity cues. Women are more concerned with their male partner diverting emotional and material resources required for raising her children
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Evolutionary (Darwinian) Medicine “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” –Theodosius Dobzhansky Proximate vs. Ultimate Questions Biological causation: proximate vs. ultimate explanations Physiology‚ genetics‚ biochemistry‚ etc. generally concentrate on * proximate causation “What” & “How” questions Ultimate causation: How evolutionary processes (natural selection; adaptation) and evolutionary history shape traits “Why” questions Traits have both types
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