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Set psychology

set (psychology)

Readiness to think or respond in a predetermined way when confronted with a problem or stimulus situation.


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Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation

The basic thesis seems to be: "I don't like the implications of evolutionary psychology, so it's wrong." But the rest is pure rationalization. As the saying goes, there's no there there. It's not that you're necessarily wrong, but your logic is tortured, ...

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by Darby
Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:53 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation
Replies: 3
Views: 137

Re: Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation

If evolution is a subset of biology and psychology is considered a separate category, one must at least concede that evolutionary psychology contains a component of biology. Edward O Wilson's book Consilience explains how disciplines often overlap ...

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by jeremyo
Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:39 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation
Replies: 3
Views: 137

Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation

... concerning intelligent life may be likened to the physical constants of the universe. Here is the body of the essay: Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation Evolutionary psychology bothers me. In some respects, it makes me feel as though my humanity is threatened, and I feel some motivation ...

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by jeremyo
Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:12 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation
Replies: 3
Views: 137

Re: XX and XY Chromosones-A Lost Girl seeks Answers

I think this is more psychology than biology. Feeling feminine can often be a need for affection, beauty, acceptance or friendship which males usually portray as "silly mushy crap" and it can get people down a lot. Recapping ...

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by Jesse2504
Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:59 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: XX and XY Chromosones-A Lost Girl seeks Answers
Replies: 4
Views: 493

Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)

... P., & Ankney, C. D. (2009). Whole-brain size and general mental ability: A review. International Journal of Neuroscience, 119, 691-731. http://psychology.uwo.ca/faculty/rushton_pubs.htm

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by Bob017
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:56 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)
Replies: 18
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