PSY 357 The Evolutionary Psychology of Family Relationships
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
Dr. David M. Buss
Contact:
Joshua Duntley duntley@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
It would be astonishing if the process of selection did not significantly shape our psychology for interacting with family members. A person may share 50% of their genes with one family member and only 12.5% of their genes with another. In terms of inclusive fitness, these differences would have had great implications for the evolution of cognitive and behavioral adaptations for interacting with different family members to whom an individual was related to different degrees. Our research will use inclusive fitness theory as a basis to examine patterns of cooperation and conflict between family members and the factors that impact them.
Qualifications:
- A G.P.A. of 3.3 or higher
- Prior or concurrent enrollment in PSY 418
- Good performance in psychology coursework
Duties:
- Weekly reading and discussion with other 357s
- Materials and methods development
- Data Coding and Analysis
- Other responsibilities as required
Other Information:
Visit us on the web:
www.DavidBuss.com
www.JoshuaDuntley.com
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