Evolutionary Psychology Arguments

Definition

Evolutionary psychology arguments refer to the use of evolutionary principles and theories to explain human behavior, cognition, and psychological processes. These arguments suggest that many aspects of human psychology can be understood as adaptations shaped by natural selection over time.

Related terms

Natural Selection: The process by which certain traits or behaviors become more common in a population over generations due to their adaptive value.

Adaptation: A trait or behavior that has evolved over time because it increases an organism's chances of survival or reproduction.

Fitness: A measure of an individual's reproductive success in passing on its genes to future generations.