Biological Psychology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyGeneticsUniversityNone Created by: bethheaffordCreated on: 17-05-22 12:44 What is Evolutionary Psychology? A type of Psychology that focuses on functional explanations for behaviour. - What benefits does our behaviour have? E.g. language, over-imitation 1 of 5 What is Phylogenetic Continuity? Testing for the evolutionary roots of human behaviours. Looks for gradual changes within traits. 2 of 5 Neurological Demands in Primate Evolution Adaptations for life on trees Long parental investments Complex communicative systems 3 of 5 Primates have complex social systems... Social groups and dispersion Aggressive behaviours Social cognition Complex communicative systems 4 of 5 What is meant by complex communicative systems? Vocalization Gestures Facial Ex 5 of 5
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