Chapter 2 - Evolutionary psychology Flashcards
Natural Selection
Book 1 Part 1
Page 121
The process whereby physical and behavioural characteristics which enable survival (and the genes which code for these) are passed on to descendants.
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Sexual Selection
Book 1 Part 1
Page 124
The process whereby physical and behavioural characteristics which promote reproductive success (and the genes which code for these) are passed on to descendants.
Note: Reproductive success is not only achieved through NATURAL SELECTION but also SEXUAL SELECTION
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Theory of Mind
Book 1 Part 1
Page 133
The ability to explain and predict the actions both of oneself and others; the ability to put oneself mentally in the place of another.
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Reciprocal Altruism
Book 1 Part 1
Page 146
A term used in evolutionary psychology to explain the evolution of behaviour benefiting others who are not kin and where the altruist (a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others) benefits directly.
Note: In situations where the altruistic act is repaid later, this is known as RECIPROCAL ALTRUISM or direct reciprocity.
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