PSY 341: Evolutionary Psychology
Professor Simmons
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. We will apply to humans the same adaptationist lens that evolutionary biologists apply to other species to help elucidate the evolved function of their behavior. The course will begin with an in-depth introduction to evolution by natural selection, followed by a survey of more specific psychological phenomena studied from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include cooperation, group living, human mating, parenting, personality, and health.