PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-5: Natural Selection, Perception

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Rebecca Jubis

Document Summary

Natural selection- organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive longer and transmit more of their genetic characteristics to succeeding generations. From chance variant traits that best enable an organism to survive and reproduce in a particular environment. Psychological events often stem from the interaction of nature and nurture, rather than from either of them acting alone. Culture- shared ideas and behaviors that one generation passes on to the next. Evolutionary psychology- the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection. Behavior genetics- the study of the relative power and limits of genetic and environmental influences on behavior. Natural selection of adaptive traits and behaviors passed down through generations. Positive psychology- the scientific study of human functioning, with the goals of discovering and promoting strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities to thrive. Levels of analysis- the differing complementary views, from biological to psychosocial to social cultural and communities to thrive.