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Evolutionary Psychology (VPUPK_377)

About Study Course

Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Anete Hofmane
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Developmental Psychology; Psychology

Objective

By introducing the students to the concepts of evolutionary psychology and expanding the knowledge of the factors involved in evolution, their influence on human psychological processes, to develop the ability to use these principles in research, research, and counseling and treat the human psyche as a result of adaptation.

Prerequisites

Social psychology, general psychology, biology and genetics, bio-medical aspects of human functioning, psychometrics, research in psychology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows the main principles of evolutionary psychology, their importance today.

Skills

1.Is able to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy adaptations in the functioning of the human psyche.

Competence

1.Treats the human psyche as an adaptive mechanism in a socially responsible and non-harmful manner.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Psychology6BachelorLimited choice
Psychology 6BachelorLimited choice
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