PSYC 3800

Students critically discuss the theories, methods, and current issues in evolutionary psychology. Students explore evolutionary thought, generate testable adaptive hypotheses, and think critically about adaptive explanations. The course covers topics such as such as attraction and mating strategies, animal cognition, dietary choice, cooperation, aggression, morality and adaptive explanations of psychological disorders. Students learn through discussion and debate, peer-led presentations, multimedia production, and some lecture. Note: This is a seminar course.