Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Evolutionary Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_377
Branch of Science
Developmental Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anete Hofmane
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
By introducing the students to the concepts of evolutionary psychology and expanding the knowledge of the factors involved in evolution, their influence on human psychological processes, to develop the ability to use these principles in research, research, and counseling and treat the human psyche as a result of adaptation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Social psychology, general psychology, biology and genetics, bio-medical aspects of human functioning, psychometrics, research in psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows the main principles of evolutionary psychology, their importance today.
Skills
1.Is able to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy adaptations in the functioning of the human psyche.
Competences
1.Treats the human psyche as an adaptive mechanism in a socially responsible and non-harmful manner.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Presentation on one of the phenomena in the explanation of the evolutionary theory.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Examination |
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The report should describe the theoretical, research aspects of the manifestation of a theme of evolutionary psychology, its applicability in psychological counseling, as well as its own experience.
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10 points
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Prepare a group presentation (50%) on one of the proposed topics, during which the theoretical and practical part of the presentation and its compliance with the set criteria are evaluated. Exam (50%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Introduction, brief overview of evolution, adaptation, by-products, theory of evolution
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Human as a social being from the point of view of evolution - social roles, identity as a survival mechanism
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Evolutionary theories: Human desire to protect oneself and its manifestation in behavior
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Evolutionary theories: neuropsychology and cognitive processes
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Evolutionary theories: development of consciousness (mind).
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Evolutionary theories: emotions (including aggression theories)
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2
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Evolutionary theories: gender differences
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Evolutionary theories: personality
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Auditorium
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Evolutionary theories: sexuality
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Evolutionary Theories: Morality
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Auditorium
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Evolutionary theories: love
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Evolutionary psychology in counseling, research
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction, brief overview of evolution, adaptation, by-products, theory of evolution
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Human as a social being from the point of view of evolution - social roles, identity as a survival mechanism
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Evolutionary theories: Human desire to protect oneself and its manifestation in behavior
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Evolutionary psychology in counseling, research
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Evolutionary theories: neuropsychology and cognitive processes
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Evolutionary theories: development of consciousness (mind).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Evolutionary theories: gender differences
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Evolutionary theories: sexuality
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Evolutionary theories: emotions (including aggression theories)
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Evolutionary theories: love
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Evolutionary Theories: Morality
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Crawford, Charles (2013). Handbook of Evolutionary psychology: Ideas, Issues and Applications. Psychology Press.
2.
Barkow, J., Cosmides, L., Tooby, J. (1995). The Adapted Mind: Evolutionary Psychology and the Generation of Culture. Oxford University Press
3.
Buss, D. (2014). Evolutionary psychology: The new science of the Mind, 5th ed.
4.
Workman, L. (2014). Evolutionary psychology: an introduction.
Additional Reading
1.
Pinker, S. (1997). How the Mind Works. NY: Norton.
2.
Williams, G.C. (1966). Adaptation and Natural Selection: A Critique of some Current Evolutionary Thought. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press.
3.
Daly, M. & Wilson, M. (1984). Sex, Evolution, & Behavior. Second Edition. Boston: Willard Grant.
4.
Dawkins, R. (1976). The Selfish Gene.
Other Information Sources
1.
Žurnāls „Evolutionary psychology”
2.
Žurnāls „Evoution, Mind and Behaviour”
3.
Evolutionary Psychological Science
4.
Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences