《Teaching_Evolutionary_Psychology》.pptVIP

TeachingEvolutionary Psychology David M. Buss “In the distant future . . . psychology will be based on a new foundation, that of the necessary acquirement of each mental power and capacity by gradation.” --Charles Darwin, 1859 Teaching Tool #1 Convey to students a sense of “deep time” Origins of Modern Humans Homo Erectus Migrated from Africa to Asia (1.8 MYA) Increases in brain size during evolution Milestones in the Origins of Modern Humans Milestones in the Origins of Modern Humans Teaching Tool #2 Teach students that there are multiple levels of causation and explanation. Turtle