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BBE201: Evolution and Human Behaviour |
This unit examines human behaviour from an evolutionary perspective, asking questions about the ultimate biological bases of characteristics that are uniquely human, as well as of those that are shared with other animals. The unit will be of interest to students studying Biology, Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology and will discuss evidence related to issues such as: sex differences in spatial abilities, human instincts for both language and nonverbal communication systems, the biological bases of facial and bodily attractiveness, why parents love their children (but not necessarily equally), the biological underpinnings of love and jealousy, why humans have such big brains, and the possible evolutionary origins of cultural artefacts like art and science.
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