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Evolutionary psychology is directly linked to emotions as it investigates them as potential psychological mechanisms [1] and universal evolutionary adaptations [2]. Furthermore, the field explicitly covers emotions as a core research topic [3] and publishes academic literature on the subject [4].
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Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
claimPotential psychological mechanisms studied in evolutionary psychology include the abilities to infer others' emotions, discern kin from non-kin, identify and prefer healthier mates, cooperate with others, and follow leaders.
claimEvolutionary psychologists consider behaviors or traits that occur universally in all cultures as strong candidates for evolutionary adaptations, such as the abilities to infer others' emotions, discern kin from non-kin, identify and prefer healthier mates, and cooperate with others.
referenceOmar Tonsi Eldakar, David Sloan Wilson, and Rick O'Gorman published 'Emotions and Actions Associated with Altruistic Helping and Punishment' in the journal Evolutionary Psychology on January 1, 2006.
Evolutionary Psychology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimEvolutionary psychology research covers diverse topics including language, morality, emotions, parental investment, homicide, social coercion, rape, psychopathologies, landscape preferences, spatial abilities, and pregnancy sickness.