evolutionary psychology

noun

1. the branch of psychology that studies the mental adaptations of humans to a changing environment, especially differences in behavior, cognition, and brain structure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of evolutionary psychology¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

This is an idea rooted in part in evolutionary psychology, suggesting that getting the doldrums once served a vital purpose in pushing us to change course.

From Popular-Science

It combines pickup techniques supposedly inspired by evolutionary psychology with self-help pseudoscience.

From The Daily Beast

Years ago, I attended a seminar on evolutionary psychology that inevitably came round to the discussion of drugs.

From The Daily Beast

Sexual jealousy and mate guarding loom large in evolutionary psychology.

From The Daily Beast

Evolutionary psychology has puzzled over the question of what is it about crying that would have been advantageous for survival.

From The Daily Beast

The subjective aspect of this question, according to the data afforded by evolutionary psychology.

From Project Gutenberg

The generic resemblance contemplated is just what we should expect to find, if the doctrine of evolutionary psychology be true.

From Project Gutenberg