Evolutionary Psychology PCAc

If you are a student at Plessey Castle Autodidact working on a dissertation on evolutionary psychology, here are some instructions and essential knowledge bullet points to help guide your work:

Instructions:

1. Begin by reviewing the literature on evolutionary psychology, including key concepts and theories, as well as relevant empirical research.

2. Identify a specific research question or topic that interests you within the broader field of evolutionary psychology. This could be related to social behavior, cognitive development, or another aspect of human psychology.

3. Conduct a thorough review of the relevant literature and develop a clear research proposal, including a statement of the research question, hypotheses, and methods.

4. Collect and analyze data, using appropriate statistical techniques and research methods.

5. Write up your findings in a clear, concise, and engaging dissertation of 5000 words, demonstrating your understanding of the subject and its relevance to broader knowledge.

Essential knowledge bullet points:

• The concept of natural selection and its role in shaping human evolution

• The concept of the "environment of evolutionary adaptedness" and its implications for human psychology

• The idea of psychological modules and their adaptive functions

• The role of genes and environment in shaping human behavior

• The concept of inclusive fitness and its relationship to social behavior

• The debate around the heritability of psychological traits and behaviors

• The role of culture and social learning in shaping human behavior

• The potential applications of evolutionary psychology research, including in clinical settings and in understanding social issues

In addition to demonstrating your understanding of these essential knowledge bullet points, it is important to provide your own thoughts and critiques of the subject, as well as correlations to other knowledge you have acquired throughout your life. This could involve comparing and contrasting evolutionary psychology with other approaches to understanding human behavior, or evaluating the limitations and challenges of evolutionary psychology research. Be sure to incorporate your own unique perspective and insights throughout your dissertation.

Please do not pay until you are ready to send your dissertation. 

It should be sent by file or link to: plesseycastle@hotmail.com