In this course, the human mind and behaviours that emerge as products of the mind will be considered as the outcome of adaptations brought about by natural selection. The evolutionary significance of concepts such as altruism, cooperation and conflict, morality, deceit, self-deception and illness will be examined. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): PSY 120.3 or PSY 121.3Note: Students with credit for PSY 244 cannot take PSY 243 for credit.
In this course, the human mind and behaviours that emerge as products of the mind will be considered as the outcome of adaptations brought about by natural selection. The evolutionary significance of concepts such as altruism, cooperation and conflict, morality, deceit, self-deception and illness will be examined. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): PSY 120.3 or PSY 121.3Note: Students with credit for PSY 244 cannot take PSY 243 for credit.
