PPT-Evolution and Psychology

While evolutionary ideas in one form or another trace back to the ancient Greeks it was not until 18 th century that they became scientifically prominent and were connected to psychology Georges de Buffon . By: Robert S. Feldman. Module 1, Chapter 1 pages 4-11. What do you think of when I say the word . Psychology?. Name some examples. What is Psychology – Chapter 1 page 4. Psychology means the scientific study of . Evidence Based Teaching and Learning. Who?. Gary . Luffman Director at . think. . change. . . consulting. Focus . on, . Change, . Leadership & Management, Learning and Development . Practically apply Neuroscience & Psychology to work. A . Canadian. Perspective. Ronald . Roesch, . Simon . Fraser University. Patricia A. . Zapf, . City . University of New York. Stephen D. . Hart, . Simon . Fraser University. Deborah A. . Connolly, . What do we use in order to determine evolutionary relationships?. Fossil Record. Anatomical Evidence. Molecular Evidence. Embryological Evidence. Evidence for Evolution. Fossil Record. Evidence for Evolution. According to the American Psychological Association:. “[Psychologists] study . the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and another between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and . This perspective grew largely out of frustration with both behaviorism and psychoanalysis.. The focus of psychology should not be on observable behavior and how it can be manipulated (behaviorism).. Nor should it be on unconscious motivation and how to understand it (psychoanalysis).. Four “stages” of psychology in the U.S.. Pre-revolution – use of reason to distinguish between God, beliefs, religion, and state.. 1776-1886 – “common sense” philosophers accept feelings and senses as equal to reason.. This perspective grew largely out of frustration with both behaviorism and psychoanalysis.. The focus of psychology should not be on observable behavior and how it can be manipulated (behaviorism).. Nor should it be on unconscious motivation and how to understand it (psychoanalysis).. Mechanisms of concerted evolution. Unequal cross-over. Gene conversion: non-reciprocal transfer of information between homologous sequences; the main mechanism invoked to explain concerted evolution. According to the American Psychological Association:. “[Psychologists] study . the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and another between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and . What is psychology?. Psychology. is the scientific, systematic study of behavior and mental processes in both humans and animals. It uses the scientific method to ask and answer questions about why people think, act, and feel as they do. Behavior. of . the Red . Queen. CfE. . Advanced Higher Biology. Unit . 2: . Organisms and Evolution. SQA mandatory key information. A change in the traits of one species acts as a selection pressure on the other species. . Evolution. – when a species of plants or animals adapts to their environment in order to survive over a long period of time. Key points!. Species. Plants or Animals. Adaptations. In order to survive. Evolution 9/11. Obj. TSW learn form mistakes made on the quiz, and take notes about evolution after the Environmental Science Current Events. P. 34NB. Make a food chain for the following organisms showing the energy arrows and the .