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Evolutionary Psychology The New Science of the Mind

by David M Buss

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2020

Author

David M Buss

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A textbook on evolutionary psychology, exploring human behavior from an evolutionary perspective.

Frameworks extracted

180 total

Deadly Innovations Hypothesis

Evolution of human intelligence

Ecological Dominance/Social Competition (EDSC) Hypothesis

Evolution of human intelligence

Language Evolution Framework

The origins and functions of language

Adaptive Rationality Framework

Rationality in ancestral environments

Frequentist Hypothesis

Human reasoning mechanisms designed for frequency information

Problem-Solving Heuristics Framework

Heuristics for solving adaptive problems

Evolutionary Memory Framework

Memory as an adaptive tool

Evolutionary Attention Framework

Attention as an adaptive tool

Status Hierarchy Theory

Understanding social status

Reducing self-confidence to facilitate subordination

Sociometer Theory Expanded

Self-esteem tracks prestige

Sociometer Theory Framework

Self-esteem as a status-tracking mechanism

Serotonin and Dominance Framework

Serotonin and dominance

Testosterone and Dominance Framework

T and dominance

Dominance and Status Framework

Verbal and nonverbal indicators of dominance and status

Status-Linked Emotion Framework

Emotions as consequences of status changes

Social Attention-Holding Theory

Understanding the role of social attention in shaping human behavior

Dominance Theory

Understanding social hierarchies

Status and Sexual Opportunity Framework

Status leads to sexual access

Evolutionary Theory of Sex Differences in Status Striving

Men and women differ in status striving due to reproductive differences

Service-for-Prestige Theory

Leaders provide services, followers provide prestige

Prestige Signaling Framework

Acquiring status through competence and generosity

Dominance Hierarchy Framework

Status and power in social groups

Dominance Hierarchy Theory

Emergence of dominance hierarchies

Sexual Jealousy Framework

The role of sexual jealousy in relationships

Mate Retention Framework

Strategies for keeping a mate

Sex Differences in Jealousy Framework

Evolutionary model of jealousy

Jealousy and Mate Retention Framework

Evolved strategies to retain a mate

Anti-Rape Defenses Framework

Evolved strategies to avoid rape

Mate Deprivation Hypothesis

Explaining rape as a result of mate deprivation

Nonadaptive By-Product Theory

Explaining rape as a nonadaptive by-product of other evolved mechanisms

Sexual Harassment Framework

Unwanted and unsolicited sexual attention

Sexual Withholding Framework

Women's strategy to preserve their ability to choose high-quality men

Commitment Skepticism Bias Framework

Women's tendency to underestimate men's commitment

Sexual Overperception Bias Framework

Men's tendency to overestimate women's sexual interest

Homicide Adaptation Theory

Understanding the evolution of homicide

Warfare and Coalition Formation Framework

Understanding the evolution of male coalitions and warfare

Evolutionary Theory of Warfare

War as a means to gain reproductive resources

Sexual Jealousy and Intrasexual Rivalry Framework

Link between sexual jealousy and intrasexual rivalry

Status and Warriorship Framework

Link between status and warriorship

Young Male Syndrome Framework

Risk-taking and aggression in young men

Recalibration Theory of Anger

Anger as a strategy for resolving social conflicts

Infllict Costs on Intrasexual Rivals Framework

Infllicting costs on rivals

Defend Against Attack Framework

Defending against aggression

Aggression as a Means to Co-opt Resources Framework

Aggression to gain resources

Aggression as a Solution to Adaptive Problems Framework

Using aggression to co-opt resources

Cooperative Coalition Framework

Forming groups for mutual benefit

Altruistic Punishment Framework

Punishing for the greater good

Punitive Sentiment Framework

The emotion that promotes cooperation

Cooperative Coalitions Framework

Forming alliances for collective action

Friendship Selection Framework

Choose friends who provide benefits

Becoming Irreplaceable Framework

Increase value to others

Banker's Paradox

The dilemma of lending to those who need it most

Positive Assortment

Associating with others based on shared characteristics

Costly Signaling Hypothesis

Signaling altruism through costly acts

Costly Signaling Theory

Explaining altruism through costly signaling

Indirect Reciprocity Theory

Explaining altruism through indirect reciprocity

Altruist-Detection Framework

Detecting genuine altruists in social exchanges

Cheater-Detection Framework

Detecting cheaters in social exchanges

Social Contract Theory

Solving the problem of cheating in cooperative exchange

Tit for Tat Strategy

Cooperate, then reciprocate

Reciprocal Altruism Framework

Cooperation for mutual benefit

Kin Investment Framework

Understanding investment in kin

Family Conflict Framework

Understanding conflict in families

Family Conflict Theory

Understanding conflict within families

Emlen's Theory of the Family

Family dynamics and cooperation

Emlen's Theory of Family Formation Framework

Family formation and stability

Absent Father Hypothesis Framework

Men's absence and women's investment in grandchildren

Grandmother Hypothesis Framework

Grandmothers' investment in grandchildren

Grandparental Investment Framework

Predicting grandparental investment based on genetic relatedness

Vigilance Over Kin's Romantic Relationships Framework

Monitoring kin's romantic relationships

Kinship Investment Framework

Investing in genetic relatives

Emotional Closeness Framework

Understanding emotional closeness

Kin Recognition Framework

Mechanisms for identifying genetic relatives

Inclusive Fitness Theory Framework

Kin selection and altruism

Hamilton's Rule Framework

Altruism Evolves

Mother-Child Conflict Framework

Conflict between mothers and children

Mother-Offspring Conflict Framework

Conflict in utero

Parent-Offspring Conflict Framework

Conflict over resources

Evolved Decision Rules for Parenting

Evolved strategies for allocating effort to parenting

Trivers-Willard Hypothesis

Investment in offspring based on parental status

Parental Investment Framework

Investing in children's survival and reproduction

Sex Differences in Parenting Adaptations Framework

Understanding sex differences in parenting

Parental Care Continuum Framework

Understanding the range of parental care

Genetic Relatedness Framework

Predicting parental investment

Male Parental Investment Framework

Investing in offspring

Paternity Uncertainty Framework

Assessing fatherhood

Mating Opportunity Cost Hypothesis

Explaining male parental care

Paternity Uncertainty Hypothesis

Explaining maternal care

Parental Care Framework

Ensuring offspring survival

Mate Value Framework

Understanding the role of mate value in mating strategies

Sex Ratio Theory Framework

How sex ratios influence mating strategies

Sexual Regret Framework

Regret and decision-making

Cues to Sexual Exploitability Framework

Detecting vulnerability

Attraction-Reduction Effect Framework

Reducing attraction after sex

Short-Term Mating Psychology Framework

Evolved strategies for casual sex

Short-Term Mating Strategy Framework

Evolved desire for casual sex

Long-Term Mating Strategies Framework

Strategies for long-term mating success

Mate Attraction Tactics Framework

Strategies for attracting mates

Budget Allocation Method Framework

Determining necessities and luxuries in mate preferences

Evolutionary Mismatches in Modern Mating Framework

The effects of modern environment on mating psychology

Testosterone and Mating Strategies Framework

The role of testosterone in male mating effort

Contrast Effects Framework

How media images affect mate preferences

Alliance Formation Theory

Homoerotic behavior as a strategy for gaining allies and boosting status

Female Fertility Hypothesis

Genes for male homosexuality increase female relatives' reproductive rate

Paternity Certainty Framework

Ensuring paternity certainty

Ovulation Detection Framework

Detecting ovulation cues

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Framework

WHR as a cue to female attractiveness

Evolved Standards of Beauty Framework

Beauty as a cue to fertility

Preference for Youth Framework

Men's desire for younger women

Evolved Standards of Physical Beauty Framework

Universal cues for beauty

Men's Long-Term Mating Strategies Framework

Understanding men's evolved mate preferences

Female Mate Preference Framework

Understanding women's mate preferences

Women's Mate Value Framework

Consider women's mate value

Temporal Context Framework

Consider the temporal context of mating

Mate Choice Copying Framework

Copy others' mate choices

Preference for Similarity Framework

Prioritize partners with similar values and characteristics

Preference for Willingness to Invest in Children Framework

Prioritize partners who invest in children

Commitment Signaling Framework

Signal commitment to secure resources

Love and Commitment Framework

Mate selection based on love and commitment

Symmetry and Masculinity Framework

Mate selection based on symmetry and masculinity

Protection and Resource Acquisition Framework

Mate selection based on protection and resource acquisition

Physical Protection Framework

Physical protection as a key component of mate selection

Resource Acquisition Framework

Acquiring resources for survival and reproduction

Mate Preference Theory

Preferences for mates

Parental Investment Theory

Investment in offspring

Burdensomeness-to-Kin Hypothesis

Understanding suicidal behavior

Hostile Forces of Nature Framework

Understanding threats to survival

Maladaptive By-Product Hypothesis

Suicide as a maladaptive by-product

Evolved Suicide Adaptation Hypothesis

Suicide as an adaptation

Evolutionary Theory of Suicide

Suicide as an adaptive behavior

Pleiotropic Theory of Senescence

Genes with multiple effects

Error Management Theory (EMT)

Manage errors effectively

Evolved Navigation Theory (ENT)

Navigate safely

Fear and Anxiety Framework

Understanding fear and anxiety in humans

Habitat Selection Framework

Selecting environments for survival

Savanna Hypothesis

Explaining human habitat preferences

Gathering Hypothesis

Gathering played a crucial role in human evolution

Show-Off Hypothesis

Men hunt to show off and gain status

Provisioning Hypothesis

Meat sharing explains human evolution

Hunting Hypothesis

Hunting as a driving force for human evolution

Frugivory By-Product Hypothesis

Alcohol consumption as a by-product of frugivory

Antimicrobial Hypothesis

Spices as a means to combat microorganisms

Cooking Hypothesis

Cooking as a key to human evolution

Embryo-Protection Hypothesis

Protect the embryo

Behavioral Immune System Framework

Preventing the entry of infectious diseases

Food Selection Framework

Eating to survive

Task Analysis Framework

Identify adaptive problems

Adaptive Problem Identification Framework

Identify the adaptive problems

Data Integration Framework

Combine multiple sources of data

Agent-Based Modeling Framework

Simulate complex systems

Comparative Method Framework

Comparing species to test evolutionary hypotheses

Evolved Learning Mechanisms Framework

Learning requires evolved psychological adaptations

Domain-General Mechanisms Framework

General solutions for novel problems

Domain-Specific Mechanisms Framework

Specialized solutions for specific problems

Evolved Psychological Mechanism Framework

Solving Adaptive Problems

Evolved Psychological Mechanism

A Set of Processes Inside an Organism

Bottom-Up Strategy for Generating Evolutionary Hypotheses

Observation-Driven Approach

Top-Down Strategy for Generating Evolutionary Hypotheses

Theory-Driven Approach

Hierarchy of Levels of Analysis in Evolutionary Psychology

A framework for understanding evolutionary psychology

Three Products of Evolution Framework

Adaptations, By-Products, Noise

Domain-Specific Information-Processing Framework

Understanding specialized mental processes

Information-Processing Framework

Understanding mental processes

Cognitive Revolution Framework

Understanding human behavior through cognitive processes

Instinct Theory Framework

Understanding human behavior through instincts

Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

Sexuality as a driving force for human behavior

Out of Africa Theory

Human origins in Africa

Cost-Benefit Analysis Framework

Weighing the costs and benefits of adaptations

Kin Selection Framework

Evolution of altruism

Inclusive Fitness Framework

Evolution through gene's eye thinking

Imprinting Framework

Learning through association

Ethology Framework

The study of animal behavior

Modern Synthesis Framework

Unifying evolution and genetics

Genetic Drift Framework

Random change in gene frequencies

Sexual Selection Framework

Mate choice and competition

Natural Selection Framework

Survival of the fittest

Evolutionary Theory Framework

Understanding change over time

Social Status Framework

Understanding social status

Mate Selection Framework

Choosing a partner

Evolutionary Psychology Framework

Understanding human behavior through evolution