PSY220H5 Lecture 8: PSY220- 8 Genes (8)
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Evolutionary psychology: humans (and all animals) are gene-producing machines with the basic motivation of perpetuating their own genetic pool. Study in netherlands: amount of clothing at nightclubs. When women were ovulating they showed more skins. Pass on offspring to the age of viability. Goes against reproductive fitness: adaptive: helped us survive, our genes predispose us to act in ways that enhance their chances of surviving and spreading, this fundamental motive underlies all behaviors. Everything you do is to further purpose of survival and procreation: tought experiment, you"re on a deserted island. You have 2 children: 5 /1 year old son. You need to survive to help them survive. You can only save one of the 2 sons. You have a 40 year old and 20 year old daughter. 20 years old: we choose because of reproductive fitness. Fear of social or performance situations where one believes there is potential to be judged or evaluated badly by others.
