evolutionary psychology
noun
: the study of human cognition and behavior with respect to their evolutionary origins
evolutionary psychologist
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Social olfactory research largely stems from evolutionary psychology, specifically the work of Swiss biologist Claus Wedekind in 1995.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Studies in evolutionary psychology suggest that people are more likely to support dominant, masculine-looking leaders during times of war or crisis, while preferring more collaborative, empathetic leaders during peace and stability.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In a similar vein, evolutionary psychology offers some of a compelling explanation for our attraction to dominant, alpha-style leaders—especially in times of uncertainty.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Our aversion to rejection is deeply rooted in evolutionary psychology, Warner says.
—Jillian Anthony, Vox, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Studies in evolutionary psychology suggest that people are more likely to support dominant, masculine-looking leaders during times of war or crisis, while preferring more collaborative, empathetic leaders during peace and stability.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In a similar vein, evolutionary psychology offers some of a compelling explanation for our attraction to dominant, alpha-style leaders—especially in times of uncertainty.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Our aversion to rejection is deeply rooted in evolutionary psychology, Warner says.
—Jillian Anthony, Vox, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Evolutionary psychology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evolutionary%20psychology. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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