PSYC 2230 Lecture Notes - Keith Richards, Baruch Spinoza, Mick Jagger
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We are now using edition 6 for the textbook. Corrections to course outline: chapter 1 ok, chapter 2 genetic contributions, chapter 3. Physiological arousal, chapter 7 hedonism and additional lecture material on genetic contributions. Christina ta last name a-l and ashley is m-z. 1) evolution: changes and adaptations beneficial to personal and genetic survival personal survival (based on individual), charles darwin, genetics *(reproductive success)*, genetic survival is based on reproductive success to carry genes into the next generation. The need to belong and derive: warmth and security for our psychological survival and not just physical. Warmth belonging, attachment, need to embrace what others offer (affection, a bond). We have homeostatic mechanisms in the body that apply to hunger, sleep, warmth and so on. Physiological needs and safety are more physical while belonging, esteem and self actualization are more psychological. We may have evolved a disposition for self-protection under certain circumstances therefore causing us to use aggression fight or flight reaction.
