Evolution of Human Behavior

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Examines how evolutionary theory informs our understanding of human behavior, psychology and culture. Explores evolutionary explanations of human behavioral variation and cultural diversity and the influence of natural selection on shaping human cognition. Topics include nepotism, economic decisions, behavioral strategies throughout the life course, mate choice and sexual behavior, perception and judgment, motivation and emotions, social learning and culture, cooperation and prosociality, interpersonal violence and warfare, and norms and moral sentiments.