Evolution, Emotion, and Reason: Emotions - Part II
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolutionary basis of emotions in this psychology lecture from Yale University. Delve into how emotional responses like parental love, gratitude for cooperation, and spite towards cheaters have evolved as adaptations for navigating social environments. Examine the Prisoner's Dilemma and Ultimatum Game to understand cooperative behavior and rationality. Investigate cultural differences in concepts like honor and revenge. Gain insights into how emotions shape human interactions and decision-making from an evolutionary perspective.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Emotional Responses to Caregivers and Kin.
- Chapter 2. Question and Answer on Emotions Towards Kin.
- Chapter 3. Evolutionary Explanations for Emotional Responses.
- Chapter 4. Cooperative Behavior and The Prisoner's Dilemma.
- Chapter 5. The Ultimatum Game, Rationally and Irrationality.
- Chapter 6. Cultures of Honor.
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