Understanding Altruism Through an Evolutionary Lens

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This exam investigates the evolutionary foundations of altruism, challenging traditional self-interest models. Understanding altruism is important for broader social science implications.

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Exam Details

Duration: 50 minutes

Prerequisites: Evolutionary Psychology, Theories of Altruism, Social Behavior Analysis

Key Topics

Altruism
Evolutionary Theory
Social Behaviors
Rational Self-Interest
Theoretical Implications

Learning Outcomes

Explain Evolutionary Theories of Altruism
Evaluate Altruistic Behaviors
Discuss Theoretical Conflicts

Full Description

This exam focuses on the evolutionary basis of altruistic behavior, particularly how and why such behaviors may confound traditional economic models.

Altruism presents a significant challenge to notions of rational self-interest, thus serving as a critical subject for both theoretical and applied social sciences.

Examinees will demonstrate their ability to articulate theories surrounding altruism and evolution, along with real-world implications of these behaviors.

Candidates should be ready to discuss examples of altruism in various societies and the evolutionary theories proposed to explain such behaviors.

Sample Questions

How do evolutionary theories account for the existence of altruistic behavior?
What implications does altruism have for traditional economic theories of self-interest?

Field: Social Sciences

Subfield: Social Psychology

Specialization: Evolutionary Social Psychology

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