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Is evolutionary psychology just a bunch of "just so" stories? (with Geoffrey Miller)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

CHAPTER

Misconceptions about Evolutionary Psychology

The speakers address the misconceptions surrounding evolutionary psychology, including concerns about genetic determinism and the naturalistic fallacy. They explain that evolutionary psychologists collect data and run studies to test their hypotheses, constantly improving the field. They also discuss the need for evolutionary psychology to update its understanding of human mating based on contemporary societies and studies of social primates.

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