Book·2025

Evolutionary Psychology The New Science of the Mind

by David M Buss

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2025

Author

David M Buss

Frameworks extracted

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

Frameworks extracted

96 total

Prestige-for-Service Theory

Status through service

Evolutionary Mismatch Theory

Mismatch between ancestral and modern environments

Compensatory Prophylaxis Hypothesis

Evolutionary explanation for pregnancy

Evolutionary Mismatch in Mate Choice

Mismatch in mate choice

Evolutionary Mismatch in Attractiveness Perception

Mismatch in attractiveness perception

Evolutionary Mismatch in Modern Human Behavior Framework

Understanding human behavior in modern contexts

Evolutionary Mismatch Framework in Modern Human Behavior

Mismatch between ancestral and modern environments

Evolutionary Mismatch Framework in Modern Relationships

Understanding relationship issues through evolutionary lens

Female Intrasexual Competition Framework

Competition among women

Evolutionary Mismatch in Modern Human Behavior

Understanding human behavior through evolutionary lens

Homogamy Framework

Understanding mate preferences

Evolutionary Mismatch in Modern Mating Framework

Understanding human mating in modern times

Evolutionary Mismatch in Modern Relationships

Understanding relationships through evolutionary lens

Evolved Navigation Theory (ENT) of Human Mating

Navigate to find a mate

Evolutionary Mismatch in Modern Mating

Mismatch between evolved preferences and modern environment

Adaptive Memory Framework

Memory for survival and mating

Display Hypothesis Framework

Cultural displays as a mating strategy

Culture-Gene Co-Evolution Framework

Evolutionary adaptations shaped by culture

Evolutionary Psychology of Religion Framework

Religion as a by-product of evolved psychological adaptations

Transmitted Culture Framework

Social learning and cultural transmission

Evoked Culture Framework

Environmental triggers for cultural differences

Evolutionary Mismatch Framework in Modern Clinical Psychology

Mismatch between ancestral and modern environments

Frequency-Dependent Adaptive Strategies Framework

Alternative strategies are maintained by frequency-dependent selection

Reactive Heritability Framework

Heritable traits influence decision-making

Evolutionary Personality Psychology

Individual differences and species-typical mechanisms

Attachment Theory

Early environmental calibration

Life-History Theory

Effort allocation

Theory of Mind Mechanisms

Understanding the beliefs and desires of others

Evolutionary Developmental Psychology

A developmental perspective on psychological mechanisms

Multilevel Selection Theory

Group selection as a viable force

Sexual Conflict Theory

Evolutionary theory of sexual conflict

Reciprocal Altruism Theory

Evolutionary theory of cooperation

Sexual Selection Theory

Evolutionary theory of mate choice

Evolution of Language Framework

Language as an adaptation for communication

Evolutionary Cognitive Framework

Understanding cognition through evolution

Sociometer Theory

Self-esteem as a status-tracking mechanism

Indicators of Dominance Framework

Verbal and nonverbal cues of dominance

Status-Related Emotions Framework

Emotions linked to status changes

Social Dominance Orientation Framework

Understanding the motivation to dominate

Tactics of Hierarchy Negotiation

Strategies for getting ahead in status hierarchies

Error Management Theory

Decision-making under uncertainty

Anti-Rape Adaptations in Women

Evolved defenses against rape

Evolved psychology of warfare

Warfare and Mating Framework

Understanding the relationship between warfare and mating

Coalitional Psychology Framework

Understanding group behavior and conflict

Aggression as a Means of Co-opting Resources Framework

Aggression to gain resources

Cultural Group Selection Framework

Group-level selection drives the evolution of cooperation

Fair-Weather Friends and Deep Engagement Framework

Distinguish true friends from fair-weather friends

Cooperate and retaliate

Kin Investment Theory

Investment in kin relationships

Dark Side of Families Framework

Conflict and competition in family relationships

Emlen's Theory of Family Formation

Evolution of family structure and dynamics

Absent Father Hypothesis

Evolution of female investment in grandchildren

Grandmother Hypothesis

Evolution of long postmenopausal life span

Inclusive Fitness Theory

Kin selection & altruism

Hamilton's Rule

Altruism Evolves

Mother-Offspring Conflict in Utero Theory

Conflict over resources in the womb

Parent-Offspring Conflict Theory

Conflict over resources

Parental Effort Allocation Framework

Allocation of effort between parenting and mating

Mating Opportunity Costs Hypothesis

Explaining male parental care

Mate Value Theory

How mate value influences mating strategies

Sex Ratio Theory

How sex ratios influence mating strategies

Female Short-Term Mating Strategy Framework

Understanding women's short-term mating psychology

Good Genes Hypothesis

Seeking men with good genes for reproductive success

Short-Term for Long-Term Goals Hypothesis

Using short-term mating to evaluate long-term mates

Mate Switching Framework

Switching mates to improve reproductive outcomes

Genetic Benefits Framework

Genetic benefits through short-term mating

Resource Hypotheses Framework

Resource accrual through short-term mating

Mate Preference Priority Model

Prioritizing mate preferences

Budget Allocation Method for Mate Preferences

Understanding the necessities and luxuries of mate preferences

Evolutionary Mismatch Framework in Modern Mating

Mismatch between ancestral and modern environments

Cue-Based Judgments of Attractiveness Framework

Judging attractiveness based on cues

Evolved Standards of Female Beauty Framework

Beauty as cue to fertility

Women's Long-Term Mating Strategies Framework

Understanding women's mate preferences

Good Health Preference Framework

Women prefer men with good health

Protection Preference Framework

Women prefer men who can protect them

Female Long-Term Mating Strategy Framework

Women's preferences in long-term mates

Social Status Preference Framework

Women prefer men with high social status

Resource Preference Framework

Women prefer men with resources

Theory of Senescence

Understanding aging and mortality

Fear Response Framework

Humans have an evolved fear response to threats

Disease-Avoidance Hypothesis

Avoiding disease through disgust

Sources of Data for Testing Evolutionary Hypotheses Framework

Multiple Sources for Robust Findings

Genetic Method Framework

Use genetic data to test hypotheses

Physiological Method Framework

Assess physiological responses to test hypotheses

Cross-Cultural Method Framework

Test hypotheses across cultures

Evolved Psychological Mechanisms Framework

Understanding evolved psychological mechanisms

Domain-General Psychological Mechanisms Framework

General-purpose problem-solvers for novel problems

Domain-Specific Psychological Mechanisms Framework

Specialized mechanisms for specific problems

Evolution by Natural Selection Framework

Survival & Reproduction

Behaviorism Framework

Understanding human behavior through environment and learning

Instincts Framework

Understanding human instincts

Multiregional Continuity Theory

Human evolution in multiple regions

Theory of Sexual Selection

Mate choice and competition

Theory of Natural Selection

Survival of the fittest

Evolutionary Mismatches Framework

Understanding discrepancies between modern and ancestral environments