Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Erogenous Zone, Classical Conditioning, Oedipus Complex

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Stephen Ferguson

Document Summary

Uses principles from evolutionary biology to explain why certain patterns of social behaviour and psychological mechanisms have evolved in animals, including humans. Sociobiology: the application of evolutionary biology to understanding the social behaviour of animals, including humans. Evolution: a theory that all living things have acquired their present forms through gradual changes in their genetic endowment over successive generations. Natural selection: a process in nature resulting in greater rates of survival of those plants and animals that have adapted to their environment. Best adapted more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass on genes. Thought to be indicative of health and vigor of individuals. Facial masculinity has more impact on attractiveness ratings in countries with poorer health in online survey of 4800 women from 30 countries. Obstacles to reproductive success include infant vulnerability and maternal death. Risk reduced by physical care from mother and resources/security from father.