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Major ContrastSSSM
All is LearnedNo instinctsGeneral Processor
EPSome is innateSome Instincts Modularity
EP PrinciplesAssumptions
Humans Evolved Theory of Natural selection
Traits vary across generations Traits that promote survival & reproduction
naturally selected Naturally Selected traits passed on to next
generation Applied to Brain and Behavior
Social Behavior as set of AdaptationsMethods and Topics
Important Evolutionary Changes for Humans
Bipedalism Frees up the hands
Climbing Throwing
Opposable Thumbs Dexterity Tools
Big BrainsLanguageComplex Emotions & Social BehaviorConsciousness?
Example of EP Research:Mate selection
Physical Attractiveness : More important for males
Financial Status: More important for females
Violence: Homicide86% homicides committed by malesMost victims maleNo society in which females > malesWhy do men kill?‘altercations’
2 x rate for domestic quarrels 5 x rate for robberies
Culture ?Status and Honor: adaptations related to
mate selection
MisinterpretationsGenes are not Blueprints (do not determine)Genes more like recipes (guide)EP is not Biological DeterminismEP is not
Genes + EnvironmentEP IS
Genes x EnvironmentCULTURE (Environment) matters!
Applications of EP: Brains, Intelligence, Talent
Human Cognitive ability and designWe were NOT designed to do all that we can
do!Exaptations
Applications of EP: Brains, Intelligence, Talent
Human Cognitive ability and designWe were NOT designed to do all that we can
do!Exaptations
Race, Cultural Differences and Intelligence
Applications of EP: Brains, Intelligence, Talent
Human Cognitive ability and designWe were NOT designed to do all that we can
do!Exaptations
Race, Cultural Differences and IntelligenceGender
Applications of EP: Brains, Intelligence, Talent
Human Cognitive ability and designWe were NOT designed to do all that we can
do!Exaptations
Race, Cultural Differences and IntelligenceGenderTalent and Success: Geniuses made or born?
Inherited?Learned?