Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology

(2.5,3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Taught as PS 3036 Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology at St. Andrews University. This module will address evolutionary and comparative approaches to psychology. The aim is to provide an understanding of major evolutionary forces and how they have shaped animal and human behaviour and psychology. Key principles, concepts and methodologies will be introduced and related to specific topic areas such as the evolution of social behaviour and the evolutionary origins of language and cognition.