PSY Evolutionary Psychology Instructor: Danny Krupp

The New Synthesis Virtually all of psychological study has been dedicated to understanding how something happens. Psychological theory does not explain why we are influenced by specific phenomena.

The Vastness of EP Applies to all areas of psychological study Work prospects Interdisciplinary

Details, details... Instructor: Danny Krupp   Office hours: By appointment Assistant: Joe Camilleri   Office Hours: By appointment

Syllabus (1) Required text:  Buss, D. M. (1999). Evolutionary psychology: The new science of the mind. Toronto: Allyn & Bacon.

Syllabus (2) 2 assignments:  Journal article critique (20%): Oct 25  Research essay (30%): Nov 22 2 examinations:  Midterm (20%): Week of Oct 7  Final (30%): TBA  MC, short answer, long answer  Both cumulative

Syllabus (3) Schedule:  Dates are to serve as a guide, and are subject to change  Time allowing, we will cover “special topics,” such as evolutionary forensic psychology and the evolution of art, music, and culture

Asking Questions There is no such thing as a stupid question! You can ask questions in class, after class, at my office, or by … Just ask

Say What? (1) Some of the lectures will touch on sensitive issues, such as:  Mating behaviour;  Criminal behaviour; and  Religion

Say What? (2) I will try to be sensitive to your needs However, I will test you on these topics Make alternate arrangements with me if a topic makes you uncomfortable

The Wrap-Up EP seeks to answer the question “Why?” Many research & work prospects I’m Danny & he’s Joe Attend lectures & ask questions Buy & begin reading textbook epweb Feedback

Things to Come Next week, we will focus on the following:  The history of the “organic origins debate” and the “Darwin wars”  Adaptation and selection processes  The philosophy of evolutionary thinking: implications and fallacies